Inspection Report

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THE REEF CAFE

33000 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 11, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1269210
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8297181
DBPR license5453344

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water at 83F **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot Water is at 83 F **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding lift lid unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit is on but not cold holding @ 41 F or below **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in dry food storage area the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.