Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIDDEN OUT RESTAURANT INC

47 SHORELAND DR · 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 number3350717
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369977
DBPR license5401630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no wash hands, Inspector instructed employee on properly procedures.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above sliced cooked turkey inside reach in cooler next to steamer in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

#16Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato casserole not date marked in reach in cooler next to steamer at kitchen area. As per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not identified in kitchen area. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area.

#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bread stored next to dishwasher machine in kitchen area.

#3Basic08B-37-4

Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a beer keg stored inside of a reach in cooler in men's bathroom.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

#6Basic10-01-5

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 in sugar container at dry storage area.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84°F next to stove in kitchen area.

#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler in area. Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in preparation table at kitchen area.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified at dry storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.