SHARKEYS PUB
522 CARIBBEAN DR · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 330374342
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored above cut fruits inside reaching cooler next to dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw calamari (49F – Cold Holding); homemade mango salsa (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (49F – Cold Holding); homemade mango salsa (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded food during inspection.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (98F – Hot Holding) on top of grill as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutter blade.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen are. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,rice and bolognese sauce not date marked inside reaching in cooler next to dishwasher machine, as per operator from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reaching coolers interior by dishwasher area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered inside reach in coolers by dishwasher area.
16-05-4Basic – Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observe food debris on sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:49 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.