Key Largo, Monroe County

DOCS DINNER

99696 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
23
6 High Priority
Mar 25, 2026
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 23

12A-07-5

Detail 24466938

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.

41-05-4

Detail 24466954

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 raid spray bottles on shelves at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24466947

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi filet still on ROP package inside walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24466949

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (44F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add more ice to container for rapid cooling. Also observed fries (52F - Cold Holding) by flat grill at kitchen area, as per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24466940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans (115F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat. green beans (173F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24466933

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

22-02-4

Detail 24466939

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, employee moved to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24466951

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and wiping cloths inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 24466936

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee dated during inspection. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24466934

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef, meat loaf and lobster bisque prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date in standing unit at kitchen area.

41-04-4

Detail 24466952

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint spray bottle next to microwave at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24466937

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware not inverted by dishwashing area. Employee stored properly and washed again. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24466942

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 mahi filet still on ROP package inside walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24466943

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24466950

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored next to establishment food inside standing unit at kitchen area, employee segregated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24466948

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation wearing a watch, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 24466935

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.

10-02-4

Detail 24466944

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils for preparing pancakes stored on dirty shelves, operator removed to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24466941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24466953

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 24466932

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lobster bisque container not covered in standing unit at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 24466945

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line, employee moved to sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24466946

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified with common name at cook line, operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24248736

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi fillets stored above crab salad container in standing unit at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24248738

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw mahi fillets (48F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator moved products to walk in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 24248737

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); at kitchen area, operator add more water to diluted solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 109ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24248735

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, operator moved to dishwashing area during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 24248733

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bacon container stored on floor at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 24248734

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24248732

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at front counter.

33-16-4

Detail 24248739

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23620209

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe hollandaise sauce (127F - Hot Holding) corn (127F - Hot Holding) next to flat grill at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee increased temperature. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 23620213

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +300ppm); next to hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 23620210

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observe thawing bolognese sauce container not properly labeled, coached operator on proper labeling. Operator placed correct label on container. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23620212

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pasta and cooked meat loaf not date marked on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23620214

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. Observe mahi fillets still on ROP packages on reach in cooler at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 23620211

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on reach in cooler at cook line.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23306235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (56F - Cold Holding) by flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to reach in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 23306232

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding); on steam table, as per employee approximately 35 minutes, employee proceeded to reheat sausages. cooked sausage (167F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23306233

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 raw fish fillets(39F - Cold Holding) still on packs at walk in cooler. Employee cut packs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23306236

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on reach in cooler next to ice machine at front counter. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23306234

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 on salt and sugar containers at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23306237

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hash browns bag(frozen) under flat grill, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved food to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 22864119

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (114F - Hot Holding); on steam table at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee reheated food during inspection, cooked sausage (168F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22864118

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); at cook line. Employee add water to diluted. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22864123

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked hash browns casserole and minestrone soup not date inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22864124

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 22864120

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on powder sugar container at front counter. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22864121

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed minestrone so not covered inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22864122

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pecans,raisins,brown sugar,powder sugar and coconut flake's containers not identified with common names.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-09-4

Detail 22427339

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and no change gloves. Instructed employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22427333

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) in ice bath next to fryer in kitchen area, as per cook less than 1 hour. Employee change container only with half of the pooled eggs and replaced ice . pooled eggs (43F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22427335

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

53B-10-4

Detail 22427340

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some training missing date of birth.

32-04-4

Detail 22427330

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.

12B-07-4

Detail 22427332

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks at preparation table in kitchen area. Manager moved drinks to 3 door reach in cooler and stored on employee food container. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22427331

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch while cooking.

22-08-4

Detail 22427336

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of black microwave in kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-11-4

Detail 22427338

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed in chlorine bucket at kitchen area. Employee replaced.

25-06-4

Detail 22427334

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to dishwasher machine. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22427337

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sliced almonds container not identified with common name in kitchen area. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22069218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TRUE REFRIGERATOR: (); potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding) relocated items to walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22069220

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

11-27-4

Detail 22069221

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. poster was emailed to the owner Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 22069219

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. STANDUP STAINLESS STEEL TRUE REFRIGERATOR: (); potatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding) this unit thermostat was turned down to the colder set setting and TCS food was relocated . Technician will be called to service if the unit does not reach 41 or below

06-09-1

Detail 22069222

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. the cook is cutting packages. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21611826

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the preparation table cooked pasta (70F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than one hours. The pasta was moved to a reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 21611823

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution at 100 ppm. Operator diluted the sanitizing solution to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 21611827

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the staff cleaning the hands at the triple sink.

10-01-5

Detail 21611824

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 at the front counter the handle of the sugar container touching the food.

33-16-4

Detail 21611828

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 21611825

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar containers without name label

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20775802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) As per employee taken out to fillet and put back into cooler. Chicken taken out less than 1 hour. Chicken was moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20775797

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Sanitizer was adjusted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 20775800

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handlers training provided by company from Illinois. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20775801

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

32-12-5

Detail 20775798

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20775799

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 handle in salt . Handle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 20345035

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab cooked bacon and place on plate. Bacon was discarded and employee was coached.

03A-02-5

Detail 20345027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table shredded cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53°F - Cold Holding)as per employee door was open for rush less than 2 hours. Cheese and tomatoes were moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation

53A-14-4

Detail 20345026

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. employee on grill not able to answer question minimum cooking temperature for chicken . Employee was coached.

23-24-4

Detail 20345030

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-36-4

Detail 20345028

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room.

40-06-5

Detail 20345034

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.

14-11-4

Detail 20345025

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on cook line prep cooler.

36-11-4

Detail 20345029

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20345032

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 handle in salt on rack back room.

23-03-4

Detail 20345031

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cook line cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 20345033

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler on three door cooler.