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102840 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1285166
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8609978
DBPR license5453317

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef next to cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (58F – Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Manager since yesterday, Manager discarded during inspection.

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers inside HWS, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water at 76°.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,cooked chicken and ground beef not date marked, as per Manager over 24 hours.

#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot running water at 74°.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under 3 compartment sink.

#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#3Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons and potatoes sticks container not identified with common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.