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SOL BY THE SEA AT THE PLAYA LARGO RESORT & SPA

97450 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404429
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8545906
DBPR license5428304

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority22-41-4

High 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 **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (49F – Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Manager discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (49F – Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Manager discarded. Also observed cooked quinoa (54F – Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms and onions (51F – Cold Holding) inside 2 door reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm); employee diluted solution. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across oven at kitchen area. Also on bathrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on reach in freezer at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.