DOVE CREEK LODGE
147 SEASIDE AVE, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305.852.6200
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 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
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 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 standing unit.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing reach in cooler interior.
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Still observed expired training for Yolanda Lawrence 01/26/2025.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink set up not in order, soap was on the middle compartment. Coached employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed cereal box stored on floor at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing reach in cooler interior.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups case stored on floor at kitchen area.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observe Yolanda Lawrence expired training on 01/26/2025.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal water bottle inside standing reach in cooler, employee removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled standing reach in cooler interior.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed boiled eggs not time marked. As per employee breakfast starts at 8:00 am. As per employee food is discarded at 11:00am.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on standing cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed by 3 compartment sink, employee removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on standing cooler, also on black refrigerator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water on HWS and 3CS.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm); employee add more chlorine.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
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 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.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of sugar case. Employee removed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several personal drinks inside reach in cooler next to food in kitchen area.Manager removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of 2 doors reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.