COMMODORES GRILL
50 CLUBHOUSE RD, Key Largo FL 33037 · (941)367-2382
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015019031 | Mar 16, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed vegetables prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date on shelves at walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of preparation table at cook line, operator removed during inspection.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw fish stored not 6 inches off the floor at walk in freezer, operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop holder interior next to ice machine.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked meatballs on cart at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bag at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored above cooking oil containers at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers at dishwashing area.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw steak next to mozzarella cheese inside unit at cook line, employee separated and stored properly. Also observe raw fish fillets stored above ham on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw turkey patties stored above raw ground beef on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observe soiled can opener blade.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator start cleaning during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe on clean plastic containers at dishwashing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils on standing water at 117° F on grill, employee moved container more close to reach temperature.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observe ice cream scoop in standing water at preparation area. Employee removed scoop during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit on coffee station at kitchen area. Employee starts cleaning during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on unit at coffee station.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab cakes (45F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee add ice bags during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo container not dated inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 112° F on grill at cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside pizza station cooler.
Apr 29, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified with common name at kitchen area.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
Aug 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 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 quaternary test strips available. Observed no quaternary 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed peroxide spray bottle not identified at the bar.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in peanuts mix container, employee removed during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed peanuts mix container not identified at the bar area.
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.