Big Pine Key, Monroe County

THE REEF CAFE

33000 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

FoodMobile MFDV

Latest violations

2 Intermediate

Aug 26, 2025

City

Big Pine Key

County

Monroe

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 23986117

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 23986115

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.

50-04-4

Detail 23986116

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 23704915

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical, bleach,degreaser , oven cleaner improperly stored on shelf above the triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed bottles of cleaners , bleach oven cleaner, glass cleaner above triple sink on the shelf. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23704917

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: No proof of food handler training at callback inspection. Admin Complaint

50-04-4

Detail 23704918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: at call back inspection the MFDV has no license number affixed to the side of the unit Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 23704916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles, side order cups, improperly stored on the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 23487304

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical, bleach,degreaser , oven cleaner improperly stored on shelf above the triple sink. Warning

27-24-5

Detail 23487303

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23487299

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23487306

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23487300

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

50-03-4

Detail 23487305

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Warning

50-04-4

Detail 23487302

25-05-4

Detail 23487301

Basic - Single-service articles, side order cups, improperly stored on the floor Warning

Jul 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 22967930

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 22967929

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water at 83F Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22967931

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22967927

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22967925

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot Water is at 83 F Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22967928

Basic - Cold holding lift lid unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit is on but not cold holding @ 41 F or below Warning

38-07-4

Detail 22967933

Basic - Lights in dry food storage area the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22967932

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22967926

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning