GUS' GRILLE
103800 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305.453.0000
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 157°.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Operator coached employees on proper procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked short rib dated on 03/21 inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked short rib dated on 03/21 inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (67F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to reach in cooler.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, operator moved to dishwashing area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on granola container at cook line, operator removed during inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Opera started to discard items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top at apps station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside walk on cooler for rapid cooling. Observed pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Opera started to discard items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall under bread bar area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at appetizer station. Observed also inside reach in cooler across cook line
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe at walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe at walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on reach in freezer at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on clean metal containers by 3 compartment sink. Operator moved container to dishwasher area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at cook line by pizza station.
Dec 10, 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Obsraw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator food was preparing and portioned approximately 45 minutes ago.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall above 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on reach in cooler and reach in freezer at cook line.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 157°.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried hands on his apron after touching raw food, Inspector instructed employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster stored above liquid eggs containers in cart at walk in cooler, Manager stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per Chef since yesterday, Chef discarded during inspection.
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. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 157°.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed HWS at pizza station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna packs, Employee removed from package.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of apples stored on walk in cooler floor, Manager stored properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe in some containers inside walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled food container in drawers at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 stored above raw fish at the walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (52F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee add ice during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to dishwasher machine, Manager restocked 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 tuna packages defrosted already still in package in cooler at the cook line. Manager discarded during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit under flat grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cook line.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal items stored on top of dishwasher machine, Manager removed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in drawers at the cook line.
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.