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ASSOCIATE CAFE

35 OCEAN REEF DR STE ED #200, Key Largo FL 33037

Last inspected May 5, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5401046
Grade history
AUG 23
APR 24
MAY 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brisket (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee, brisket was in preparation table approximately 45 min. Chef proceed to moved brisket to walk in cooler during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brisket (56F - Cold Holding) as per employee, brisket was in preparation table approximately 45 min. Chef proceed to moved brisket to walk in cooler during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area in front of stove.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Employee rearranged properly.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks in cooler at the front counter, also in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the buffet station.
Basic/21-12-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.