KEY THAI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR
99611 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 8144643703
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp in standing unit at kitchen area. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna still on ROP packaging at sushi station. Operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator discarded during inspection.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab (45F - Cold Holding) at sushi station, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee closed door during inspection.
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 sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator discarded 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 raw tuna still on ROP packaging at sushi station. Operator discarded during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation at cook line wearing a watch.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a raw onions container not 6 inches off the floor under 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cabbage stored on floor at kitchen area.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding) at sushi station, as per employee less than 2 hours.
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 tuna still on ROP package at sushi station, operator opened during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on chest freezer by kitchen entrance.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw salmon being stored above cooked duck inside reach in cooler at cool line. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe raw tuna (54F - Cold Holding) at sushi bar display, as per employee approximately 45 minutes, employee moved raw tuna to reach in cooler interior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residue on HWS at kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked duck not date marked on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated cooked duck during inspection.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut onions on reach in cooler at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored dry storage floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands on 3 compartment sink.
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 expired training for Thannicha and Sittichai.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) at sushi bar. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS employee removed 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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.
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.