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BUCCANEER ISLAND BEACH GRILL

35 OCEAN REEF DR STE 200, Key Largo FL 33037

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428217
Grade history
MAR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above raw mahi mahi on drawers at cook line, employee rearranged properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw grouper and shrimp ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw item.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified, operator labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by dishwashing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on drawers reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on reach in cooler across grill.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per Chef less than 2 hours, Chef add ice bags to cool down temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe on Parmesan cheese container, Chef removed spoon from container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above raw mahi mahi on drawers at cook line, employee rearranged properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed conch fritters mix not date marked, only observed preparation date.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tool to clean grill stored inside. Employee removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler under flat grill.
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 almond and flour container not identified in shelves at the kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.