Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SUNDOWNERS

103900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3408146
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8560475
DBPR license5401730

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above fish fillets inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow tail fillets (47F – Cold Holding); raw steak (48F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per Chef approximately 45 min.Employee add ice bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (115F – Hot Holding); on steam table at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee reheating food during inspection. rice (184F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

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

#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on wakame salad container inside reach in cooler at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of white cutting board at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Chef not wearing.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by Walk in freezer.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen back door not closing.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets (frozen) on preparation table, Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.