KEY LARGO FISHERIES BACKYARD CAFE
1313 OCEAN BAY DRIVE · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cook shrimp at cook line, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board on top of hand wash sink at cook line, Manager removed during inspection.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line, Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drinks in cooler at the kitchen area, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean metal container in shelves near 3 compartment sink.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at preparation table.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish in standing water at preparation area. Employee turned on water. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.