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103900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3335449
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354707
DBPR license5401730

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the cook line changing gloves and no hand wash. Inspector instructed employee.

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored above cooked pasta inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw calamari in cart inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, also white cutting boards at kitchen area. Also observed soda nozzle holder soiled at the bar outside.

#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips available.

#20Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#21Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#22Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on metal cage/cart inside walk in cooler.

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on bacon bites container, also on cooked pasta container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at the oyster station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored over single serving items. Employee removed during inspection. Also a pair of shoes on top of the dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door not closing properly.

#5Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over table on receiving food area.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar outside, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on chips container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and grease on hood filters at kitchen area.

#9Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor at the cook line. Employee stored properly l **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwasher area.

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

#12Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC in used at kitchen area.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified in shelve at oyster station. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.