Key Largo, Monroe County

CAFE LARGO

99530 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo, FL 330372454

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Apr 29, 2026
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03G-49-2

Detail 24547124

Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24547121

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes and lasagna prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked in standing unit by cook line. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24547119

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

36-06-4

Detail 24547120

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in freezer. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24547123

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24547122

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Red Bull inside standing unit across at cook line, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03G-50-1

Detail 24295353

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24295355

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and homemade tomato sauce not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24295351

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24295350

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 24295352

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items inside reach in freezer by door entrance. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24295354

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at walk in cooler. Warning

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02C-01-5

Detail 23671570

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe red peppers sauce (41F - Cold Holding); homemade sauce (41F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler shelves dated on 03/11. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23671572

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe red peppers sauce (41F - Cold Holding); homemade sauce (41F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler shelves dated on 03/11. Operator discarded during inspection. Also Observe marsala sauce (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls and sauce (52F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23671571

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe marsala sauce (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls and sauce (52F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23671569

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on cooked rice container at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Also observe Ob sugar and baking soda containers at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23389090

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored on same container at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23389089

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster not date marked in reaching cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23389088

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

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 22678259

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-45-4

Detail 22678262

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on top of oven, Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22678261

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler near back door. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22678260

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 14

11-27-4

Detail 22147157

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. Provided form during inspection.

16-37-1

Detail 22147150

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

11-26-1

Detail 22147153

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. Provided form during inspection.

53B-14-5

Detail 22147156

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22147159

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at the bar area.

14-01-5

Detail 22147155

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice container, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22147151

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print it out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 22147154

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.

10-12-5

Detail 22147148

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-20-4

Detail 22147152

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 22147149

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 22147160

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk-in cooler, employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22147158

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) in rack, employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 22147161

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to back door.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-45-4

Detail 20947290

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed hoses at three compartment sink eliminating required air gap. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20947291

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in rice. Cup was removed. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 20947287

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on top of oven.

13-03-4

Detail 20947286

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee on cook line.

29-09-4

Detail 20947288

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet missing at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20947289

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between prep cooler and prep table. Knives were removed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20947292

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing out beef in standing water in two compartment sink.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

29-45-4

Detail 20728738

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed hoses in water at three compartment sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 20728740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in draw cooler breaded chicken (47 F - Cold Holding). Prepared less than three hours moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20728742

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Can opener was taken to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20728741

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cooler at bar.

14-45-4

Detail 20728743

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed card board on top of oven. Cardboard was removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20728737

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table shelving.

29-09-4

Detail 20728735

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet missing at three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20728744

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer containers of meat. Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 20728736

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed thongs and pizza spatula on top of soiled cardboard. Utensils were removed from soiled cardboard.

02D-01-5

Detail 20728739

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of oats not labeled. Oats container was labeled. Corrected On-Site