CAFE LARGO
99530 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · (941)451-4885
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes and lasagna prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked in standing unit by cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Red Bull inside standing unit across at cook line, operator removed during inspection.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and homemade tomato sauce not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours in reach in cooler at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items inside reach in freezer by door entrance. Operator removed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at walk in cooler.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe red peppers sauce (41F - Cold Holding); homemade sauce (41F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler shelves dated on 03/11. Operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe red peppers sauce (41F - Cold Holding); homemade sauce (41F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler shelves dated on 03/11. Operator discarded during inspection. Also Observe marsala sauce (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls and sauce (52F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe marsala sauce (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls and sauce (52F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on cooked rice container at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Also observe Ob sugar and baking soda containers at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored on same container at walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster not date marked in reaching cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on top of oven, Chef removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler near back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at the bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice container, employee removed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print it out during inspection.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk-in cooler, employee covered during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) in rack, employee moved to walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to back door.
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.