Big Coppitt Key, Monroe County

BOBALUS

301 US HWY 1, Big Coppitt Key, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Oct 14, 2025
City
Big Coppitt Key
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24114358

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24114357

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24114356

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

02C-03-5

Detail 23663050

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Back prep kitchen: roast beef opened 3 days ago, not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 23663041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the prep table.

31B-02-4

Detail 23663042

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23663049

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23663043

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked lasagna not date marked. As per operator, prepared 3 days ago. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23663047

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By the front counter Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23663046

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area.

40-06-5

Detail 23663052

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shelf in front of the cookline: keys and cell phone on the shelf with seasoning. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23663048

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 23663045

Basic - Food stored on floor in the prep area: two cases of potatoes stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23663040

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23663044

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in the prep area.

21-03-4

Detail 23663051

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. In the kitchen and prep area. Discussed with the operator the proper procedures. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23480541

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23480539

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

06-09-1

Detail 23480542

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 white 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 at reach in cooler. During the inspection operator removed items from the package. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 23480540

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 115 F.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22353010

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01B-02-5

Detail 22353007

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Discussed procedures with operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 22353006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, item was held at room temperature for less than 10minutes.

11-27-4

Detail 22353004

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22353003

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains to rage shelves across from dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22353005

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22353001

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

31B-03-4

Detail 22353008

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.

02C-02-5

Detail 22353002

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of macaroni and cheese not date marked at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator product was prepared 2 days prior.

06-09-1

Detail 22353009

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 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Discussed procedures with operator.

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21999759

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to the fryers observed raw beef patties over cooked corn, chef placed raw beef patties on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21999762

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-69-4

Detail 21999761

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in the storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 21999757

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensil stored in standing water 120F.

22-16-4

Detail 21999758

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the storage area interior soiled

21-02-4

Detail 21999760

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 21159323

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 21159319

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the back ladies restroom.

36-34-5

Detail 21159318

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen next to the pizza oven.

14-11-4

Detail 21159322

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the prep cooler next to the oven and several other locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21159321

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of sweet potatoes under a rack in the storage area. The manager moved the item. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21159317

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21159320

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the prep cooler next to the oven. Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-4

Detail 20973948

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed seafood cooler and walk in cooler gasket torn in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Equipment in poor repair. Observed seafood cooler and walk in cooler gasket torn in. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20973947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer in the kitchen area. * Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20973949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20973946

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled located in the back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-31: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled located in the back prep area. Time Extended

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20967172

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live flies fly in the kitchen area not touching food. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20967174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20967179

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potatoes salad and fettuccine stored inside salad cooler with not date marked. As per operator food was prepared Saturday. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20967180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed seafood cooler and walk in cooler gasket torn in. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20967176

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 20967181

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20967182

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20967177

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled located in the back prep area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20967178

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing in front of the ice machine sink pipe leaking. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20967175

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located in the prep table. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20967173

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on the kitchen floor by the exit door. Repeat Violation Warning