Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FERNANDEZ THE BULL KEY LARGO

101429 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY #104 · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322906
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8342159
DBPR license5428389

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Explained to Manager to start use 3 compartment sink.

#9High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef and cooked shredded beef dated on 07/11 in walk in cooler, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding) dated on the 07/16, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.

#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooked rice container stored on floor in walk in cooler, Manager stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at the cook line

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean metal containers in rack in back kitchen area.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the front counter.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#7Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.