KEY LARGO CONCH HOUSE
100211 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305-453-4844
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (51F - Cold Holding), as per employees since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster and conch ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster and conch ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
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. Observed employee expired for Maria, Merlin, Rocio, Oscar on 1/26.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling over washing area.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at kitchen.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fish stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed on wall behind fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on fan covers at walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across stove, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator covered containers 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 raw mahi fillets (frozen)still on ROP packages on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator start open it during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko,flour and flour mix containers not identified with common name next to fryers at kitchen area.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 steak being stored above raw mahi fillets on shelves at walk in cooler, employee stored properly during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 mahi fillets still on ROP packages at walk in cooler, employee cut packages during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed frozen conch case stored on walk in freezer floor, as per employee food was received this morning, employee stored food properly.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved shrimp to walk in cooler to cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hollandaise sauce (97F - Hot Holding) by grill, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler.
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 clean utensils by dishwasher area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above Mac and cheese plates inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (67F - Cold Holding) at breaded station. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved eggs to reach 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 pasta (41F - Cold Holding); cooked portobello mushrooms (42F) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee from previous day.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container pastored on kitchen floor by back door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw calamari inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (43F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across stove, as per employee less than 2 hour. Employee closed reach in cooler lid.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler across stove, employee discarded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (51F - Cold Holding), as per employees since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potato and chicken soup not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on floor inside walk in freezer, employee rearranged properly during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen 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.