BUCCANEER ISLAND BEACH GRILL
35 OCEAN REEF DR STE 200, Key Largo FL 33037
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified, operator labeled during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by dishwashing area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on drawers reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on reach in cooler across grill.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tool to clean grill stored inside. Employee removed during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, employee removed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler under flat grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.
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.