KEYS LATIN HOUSE
105970 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 7862226024
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef steak and raw pork stored in same container in standing unit across 3 compartment sink, operator separated and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (58F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 40 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (116F - Hot Holding); on steam table over 2 hours, employee removed and proceeded to reheated cooked pork (168F - Reheating)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed red peppers not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator can was opened and held more than 24 hours.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands at 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee on proper procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on hand wash sink at front counter next to rice cooker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on drawers at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in al standing units at dry storage area.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, operator discarded during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks without changing gloves. Discuss with operator on proper procedures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line over 4 hours, operator discarded food during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) rice and beans (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line over 4 hours, operator discarded food 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 yellow rice (89F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (90F - Hot Holding) at front counter not time marked, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator reheating food during inspection, yellow rice (173F - Reheating); rice and beans (174F - Reheating)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork roast (126F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheat food. pork roast (168F - Reheating)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands at preparation sink at front counter. Discuss with operator on proper procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked rice,cooked ground beef not date marked in reach in cooler across flat grill, as per operator over 24 hours.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in hot holding unit at front counter, operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in unit across cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths at cook line.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored above cooked pork inside reach in cooler at front counter.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Eric Laza. 09/05/2019 manager certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans not date marked inside reach in cooler at preparation area, as per employee from previous day. Also observed cooked potatoes, chicken gizzards, cooked ground beef at front counter not date marked.
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 packages at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed serving plates and silverware not protected on cart at dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) on a container at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above homemade sauce inside reach in cooler at preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (115F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (126F - Hot Holding) at buffet line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat food.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart/shelve blocking access to HWS at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked, as per employee from previous day inside reach in cooler at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked croquettes not covered inside reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from HWS at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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