BLACKWATER SIREN
107690 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 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.
AUG 23
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (75F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours inside reach. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to cool down temperature.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's bathroom, operator restocked during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line, operator provided paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed clam chowder soup (42F - Cold Holding); seafood bisque (42F - Cold Holding); and cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding) not dated, as per operator over 24 hours inside reach in cooler by ice machine. Operator dated food during inspection.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread stored on floor across 3 compartment sink, as per operator they just received food delivered. Operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook lie, operator removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in coolers at cook line.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo, cooked rice and cooked pork not date inside reach in cooler at cooks line, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 packages still on ROP inside walk in cooler. Employee cut packages during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw grouper filets container stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed waffle fries (frozen) stored next to fryer at kitchen area. Employee moved food to reach in cooler during inspection.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across stove at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee covered during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked black beans containers not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from 2 days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 degreaser spray bottles not labeled with common name at kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on mango salsa container inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pasta container stored on walk in cooler floor. Also observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor by entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna case(frozen) next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed fries next to fryers at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from 3 compartment sink.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cream container in shelves inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, at kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips not available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (42F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (41F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per chef from previous day.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour and panko containers at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed jalapeños container not covered inside walk in cooler.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meat balls and pasta not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 (frozen) still in ROP in reach in cooler at the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked meat balls not covered, employee covered during inspection.
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