SHARKEYS PUB
522 CARIBBEAN DR · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 330374342
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High 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); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Repeat Violation**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
08A-20-5High 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 tuna in reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lobster salad (51F – Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster salad (51F – Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on preparation table at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +300ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS next to dishwasher machine.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked, inside reach in cooler next to, dishwasher are, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated rice during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed HWS next to dishwasher machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units throughout kitchen.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.