North Key Largo, Monroe County

ALABAMA JACK'S

CARD SOUND ROAD, North Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
North 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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-17-4

Detail 24518175

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24518180

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers stored above raw shrimp inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24518176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch fritters mix (56F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved container to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24518174

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24518179

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment at cook line. Also throughout kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 24518177

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24518178

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

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24259027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved food container to reach in freezer to rapid cooling. raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding) second temperature Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24259025

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

36-73-4

Detail 24259028

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under fryers at cook line.

10-08-5

Detail 24259026

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice container at bar area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24259029

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

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23680299

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

36-34-5

Detail 23680297

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe dust accumulated on floor fan at kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 23680298

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe on one of the white cutting boards at cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 23680301

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe loose gaskets on reach in cooler unit at cook line near hand wash sink.

10-20-4

Detail 23680300

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23680303

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on units at cook line. Also observe grease accumulated between fryers at cook line.

21-11-4

Detail 23680302

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observe at cook line, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23680296

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper food trays stored on floor by back door. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23680304

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe conch fritter container not covered inside standing cooler at cook line.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23422359

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above pickles container inside reaching cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23422358

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

25-05-4

Detail 23422357

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrap plastic cups stored floor at the bar area. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23422356

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken breast (frozen) on standing water by cook line, as per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee removed chicken from water. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23422360

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); at the cook line. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 22763512

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22763510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease between fryers in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22763513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on standing fan at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22763511

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22759721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); burger patties (44F - Cold Holding) ; crab cakes (44F - Cold Holding) on 2 door standing cooler near dry storage area.

22-02-4

Detail 22759713

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22759711

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside HWS at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22759717

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22759720

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name, at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 22759719

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot running water at 78° F at bar area.

23-24-4

Detail 22759716

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease between fryers in kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 22759710

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on standing fan at kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22759715

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to bread bags on preparation table. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22759712

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 in reach in cooler near dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22759718

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on dry storage floor.

23-03-4

Detail 22759714

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

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22391361

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Still observed soiled can opener blade. Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22391362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Stil observed soiled floor under equipment at cook line. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22391360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Still observed soiled interior at the cook line. Time Extended

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

11-27-4

Detail 22228441

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 ins.

22-02-4

Detail 22228443

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22228448

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Manager restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22228449

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22228445

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at cook line, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22228442

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

32-12-5

Detail 22228444

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in one of the women's bathroom, to the right side of the establishment.

36-01-4

Detail 22228440

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22228438

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

12B-13-4

Detail 22228446

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in freezer, Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22228439

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

21-12-4

Detail 22228447

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

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21670928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance tomato (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than one hour. Operator moved the diced tomato to another reach in cooler with better cooling capacity Ambient temperature of reach in cooler 62F

41-15-5

Detail 21670930

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 in the sanitizing bucket at +200 Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21670929

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the bar hand wash sink inaccessible. It has plastic water bottles stored over it.

36-73-4

Detail 21670933

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on the floor by the fryers. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21670934

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor of the storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 21670932

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

23-03-4

Detail 21670931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan covers in the kitchen soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21670927

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-27-4

Detail 21670936

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar area Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 21670935

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed in the kitchen white plastic spoons , not individually packed and not all presented handle first.

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 21019937

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch chowder (82 F - Hot Holding). Chowder was taken to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 21019932

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 400ppm) Sanitizer was adjusted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21019936

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray in hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21019934

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner in back storage area not labeled.

27-16-4

Detail 21019930

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink hot water at 80 F. Let run for approximately 2 minutes.

50-09-4

Detail 21019931

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21019933

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.

25-27-4

Detail 21019935

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20725100

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of cheddar cheese sauce on rack.

08A-05-6

Detail 20725093

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over RTE salad . Eggs were moved. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20725098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table cooler American cheese (49°F - Cold Holding) As per employee taken out less than an our for order. Cheese was moved to reach freezer for rapid cooling.

22-02-4

Detail 20725091

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on small frying pan on shelf on stove. Observed soiled soda nozzle at bar. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20725099

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan inside hand wash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 20725097

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in cut tomatoes. Cups were removed. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 20725092

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelving by soups. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20725094

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 20725101

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Accumulation of grease by fryers.

51-18-6

Detail 20725102

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-47-4

Detail 20725103

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed surface rust on prep tables in kitchen and prep table by bar.

23-03-4

Detail 20725096

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan on cook line. Observed soiled shelving on prep tables in kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20725095

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in cooler across from stove.