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THE JUICE HOUSE

103200 OVERSEAS HWY UNITS 13-14 · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3420837
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8623379
DBPR license5428100

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches being stored on nonfood grade bags. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed vegetables on shelves inside walk in cooler. Operator rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded beef (49F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per Operator from previous day, Operator discarded . Also observed 3 cheese and salami sandwiches not time marked. At front counter, Operator discarded.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (49F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per Operator from previous day, Operator discarded. Also observed pooled eggs (46F – Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, employee close lid and add ice underneath.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed 3 cheese and salami sandwiches not time marked. At front counter, Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#14High 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 cheese croquettes (126F – Hot Holding); stuffed potato (126F – Hot Holding) at front counter, as per Operator less than 3 hours. Operator proceeded to reheat food. Also observed fried rice (126F – Hot Holding); plantains (112F – Hot Holding); pulled pork (123F – Hot Holding) in steam table. fried rice (168F – Reheating); plantains (165F – Reheating); pulled pork (167F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); at front counter, Operator add water to diluted.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate22-02-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate02C-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 steak and cooked ground beef not dated insider reach in cooler at back area. Also cooked pasta and pico de gallo not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container on preparation area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across HWS in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open, as per Operator they keep the door open most of the time, Operator closed the door during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas containers not covered inside walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:55 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
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.