Key Largo, Monroe County

DAYAS CAFE

101429 OVERSEAS HWY STE 104, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 12, 2026
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Jun 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 24620906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Still observed. Operator start cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24620905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Still observed. Time Extended

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 24492225

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +100ppm) operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 24492226

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 24492233

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on nonfood grade bags at walk in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24492236

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked beef steak in reach in cooler next to fryer. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24492224

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak and raw shrimp on same container in reach in cooler next to fryer. Also observed raw chicken stored above raw beef steak in reach in cooler next to fryer. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 24492229

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to steam table, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24492242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (49F - Cold Holding) next to coffee machine, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24492231

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 to operator. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 24492239

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Dailin C. has been working more than 60 days. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24492238

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24492241

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked chicken,cooked beef and cooked rice and beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in cooler at kitchen area and at walk in cooler. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24492235

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by 3 compartment sink. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24492234

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 24492237

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink set up not correctly, coached employee. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 24492232

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24492227

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a raw onion bucket stored on walk in cooler floor. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24492240

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

23-03-4

Detail 24492244

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24492243

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) on preparation table next to microwave at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour, employee starts preparation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-31-5

Detail 24492228

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed by back office. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24492230

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

21-09-4

Detail 24492223

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line. Warning

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

08B-56-4

Detail 24239178

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed orange juice gallon stored inside ice machine, operator removed and proceeded to discard ice. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24239189

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above bread on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24239183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24239180

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,cooked rice and cooked ground beef not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours, on shelves at walk in cooler.

32-04-4

Detail 24239179

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on men's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 24239177

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink on top of reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24239182

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to mop sink, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24239186

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of water bottle case next to ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 24239184

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 sugar container across ice machine, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24239185

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 24239181

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 24239188

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal shake inside reach in freezer, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24239190

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

42-01-4

Detail 24239187

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

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23685285

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken stored above cooked steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23685282

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observe next to flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee stored raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 23685280

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed white rice (115F - Reheating) as per employee rice was placed on steam table more than 2 hours, employee discarded rice during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23685283

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled mold-like substance ice dispenser interior.

02C-02-5

Detail 23685288

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pork and steak not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23685286

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe cooked pork container stored on walk in cooler floor, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23685284

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 23685287

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on units at preparation area. Also observe soiled reach in freezer interior at preparation area.

06-01-5

Detail 23685281

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw steak (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. As per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee starts cutting and preparing steak at the time of the inspection.

Dec 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 23424362

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.