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CACTUS JACKS

103900 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305-789-2766

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5402061
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 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 Cooked chicken wings (48F - Hot Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler at the time of the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observe raid spray bottle at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked prime rib not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on both units at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior on both units at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe at dishwasher area.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed on HWS missing faucet fixture at front counter.
Basic/29-09-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (48F - Hot Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler at the time of the inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area. Employee restocked during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit near dishwasher machine.
Basic/05-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit in kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4

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.