ASSOCIATE CAFE
35 OCEAN REEF DR STE ED #200 · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brisket (56F – Cold Holding) as per employee, brisket was in preparation table approximately 45 min. Chef proceed to moved brisket to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area in front of stove.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks in cooler at the front counter, also in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the buffet station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.