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RAW BAR

35 OCEAN REEF DR STE 200, Key Largo FL 33037 · 941 367 2611

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5401251
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per Chef, salmon was cut and portioned less than 1 hour ago.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute dispenser next to steam table, employee stats to clean.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food inside ice dispenser next to seafood reach in cooler, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle above edamame salad container at kitchen area, employee removed scoop during inspection.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris accumulated at seafood reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler drawer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior across flat grill.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across grill at kitchen area.
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Observed crab cakes tray not covered at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to steam table.
Basic/21-09-4
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Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on some oysters tags not marked with last day served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice cubes inside hand wash sink next to ice dispenser.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal yogurt cup next to establishment food in reach in cooler. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not labeled with common name, employee labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked crab cakes not date marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on clean containers at kitchen area.
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal coffee cup inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior on unit by hot holding unit at kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per Chef, salmon was cut and portioned less than 1 hour ago.
High priority/03A-02-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to bar. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee closed reach in cooler lid during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored inside HWS, employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator rearranged properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line. Employee discarded.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (47F - Cold Holding); white fish (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice bags.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed in oyster's container.
Intermediate/01C-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking kitchen hand wash sink, Manager moved table during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drawers bottom on reach in cooler under grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not identified in kitchen area. Employee put name in bottle during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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