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BURGEE BAR

35 OCEAN REEF DRIVE SUITE 200, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305-367-2333

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats109
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428257
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across stove.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef steak (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator segregated food to discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef steak (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator segregated food to discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on unit across cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across fryer, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across fryer, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe on regular ice machine at kitchen area.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe under reach in cooler across fryers.
Basic/36-01-4
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding) in reaching cooler by fryers, as per operator less than 4 hours, operator moved food to walk in cooler to rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machines. Operator starts to clean it during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reaching cooler next to ice machine. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket next to food on preparation table, employee removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 98° F, next to warmer. Employee removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sweet potatoes container dated on 08/10/2023 in reach in cooler at pizza station, Manager discarded during inspection.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed chicken packages in walk in cooler with no name, date and other required information..
Intermediate/03G-06-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers in ack next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4

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.