Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIDDEN OUT RESTAURANT INC

47 SHORELAND DR · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 21, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3412804
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8577014
DBPR license5401630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above sliced ham at reach in cooler next to warmer in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potatoes (54F – Cold Holding); potato casserole (51F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at dry storage area, as per Manager over 4 hours.Manager discarded during inspection. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (54F – Cold Holding); potato casserole (51F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at dry storage area, as per Manager over 4 hours.Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#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/ **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Pablo P. and Adriana O. have been working more than 60 days **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi (frozen) still in ROP packages in reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee open packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap solution at the middle, employee set up 3 sink properly. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area under equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at standing water 85° next to flat grill at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at white refrigerator at storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes case stored on floor at dry storage area. Manager rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered at reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar constant identify at dry storage area, Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.