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BOGEYS CAFE

99701 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305.451.2121

Last inspected Aug 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats157
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5400006
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved cheese to reach in cooler interior.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2026 · Still observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area. Time Extended
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed turkey ham (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); standing cooler across cook line. Operator was unable to tell time. Observed liquid eggs (52F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) I side standing cooler by warmer. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (44F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding). Inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed turkey ham (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); standing cooler across cook line. Operator was unable to tell time. Also observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) standing cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Observed liquid eggs (52F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) inside standing cooler by warmer. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside ice bin at tiki bar.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and back pack on top of warmer box. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator put back in bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by preparation area. Operator moved to dishwashing area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet. Operator removed.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container by dry storage area, operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor by dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer at preparation area.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled and food debris accumulated on bottom part of preparation tables, operator starts cleaning during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt container not identified with common name by dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced the tubes, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Intermediate/16-59-1/Corrected On-Site
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 mahi (frozen) inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged inside walk in cooler. Operator took out mahi from package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hanged mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at storage area. Operator labeled properly.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored above unwashed melons on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked shrimp not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator cooked shrimp bag was opened over 24 hours, operator dated food during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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 mahi still on packages at walk in cooler. Operator proceeded to cut packages during inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line under equipment.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by dishwasher area and around ice machine. Also observe at dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to fryer at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection. Also observe food cases being stored on walk in freezer floor, as per operator delivery was received yesterday.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer at kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit across fryers.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above jalapeños container inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved cheese to reach in cooler interior.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (98F - Hot Holding)on warmer at kitchen area. As per manager less than 1 hour. Manager discarded during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed food from walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under preparation table by dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved chicken to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored above of preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored on top of cut lettuce in reach in cooler at cook line, Manager stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, also veggie cutter, Manager moved to dishwasher area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line, Manager discarded during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified, Manager labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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