Key Largo, Monroe County

SAL'S BALLYHOOS LLC

97860 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Apr 27, 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 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24539560

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed pineapple tidbits dented can at dry storage area. Operator segregates can. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 24539567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw yellow tail fillets stored above cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across grill at cook line, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24539565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food container to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 24539564

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24539562

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 24539561

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 flour container at dry storage area. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24539568

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90 F. at preparation table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24539566

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 24539563

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 24249000

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna (42F - Cold Holding) still on ROP packages on shelves at walk in cooler near back door. Operator segregated to be discarded.

41-17-4

Detail 24248999

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwasher machine.

06-09-1

Detail 24249001

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 tuna (42F - Cold Holding) still on ROP packages on shelves at walk in cooler near back door. Operator segregated to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 24249002

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

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-15-5

Detail 23617763

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 +200ppm); at cook line, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23617765

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 raw tuna packages still on ROP on reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cut packages during inspection.

21-12-4

Detail 23617764

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at cook line. Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23367991

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over a container of ketchup in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23367987

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). Operator discarded solution. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23367992

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil in handwashing sink next to preparation table across from the fryer. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 23367986

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed multiple ice buckets stored on the floor in the bar area. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23367988

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in standing water at 74°F at steam table in kitchen area. Operator discarded water. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 23367990

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two towels not stored in the sanitizing solution at the preparation table at the cook line. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23367989

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

02B-01-5

Detail 22784353

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer tuna sashimi and tuna poke on menu not identified as raw food.

02C-08-5

Detail 22784356

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 sweet potato burger not date marked with thawed date inside reach in cooler near preparation area, employee dated properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22784357

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans container not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22784352

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 5 tuna pieces not removed from package in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 22784351

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 22784355

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

21-12-4

Detail 22784354

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 22359385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Still observed wc not stored in sanitizer bucket. Time Extended

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22185725

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 22185722

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by salad station, employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22185720

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.

06-09-1

Detail 22185721

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 tuna still in ROP in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-72-4

Detail 22185718

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one hood filters out of place. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22185723

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22185724

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22185719

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 12Total: 12

06-09-1

Detail 21646723

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 tuna thawed in the ROP package

14-72-4

Detail 21646720

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed a hood filter out of place

08B-47-4

Detail 21646726

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed shrimp stored on the floor of the walk in freezer

08B-36-4

Detail 21646719

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed the sanitizer bucket stored on top of the salad reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 21646722

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21646721

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 21646727

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

10-07-4

Detail 21646729

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons on the steam area in standing water Water temperature 78F

21-04-4

Detail 21646724

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a blue towel under the yellow cutting board.

35B-02-4

Detail 21646725

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the salad reach in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 21646728

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in cooler crab claws unprotected Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 21646730

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed at the back area of the restaurant . The access door of back area is open. Repeat Violation

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20799468

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled mixer head. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20799472

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bread crumbs. Bowl was removed from bread crumbs. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 20799467

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sanitizer bucket next to condiments on prep table next to grill. Sanitizer bucket was moved. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 20799471

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20799470

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20799473

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in freezer a pie not covered. Pie was covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 20799469

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine not secured from public in back.

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20378389

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler chicken breast (45°F - Cold Holding) Less than 2 hours out moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20378392

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer guard.

33-23-4

Detail 20378393

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20378387

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 sugar. Handle was removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20378388

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 85°F water. Water was removed.

21-04-4

Detail 20378390

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.towel was removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20378391

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.