REEF CENTRAL BANQUET KITCHEN
35 OCEAN REEF DR STE ED #200, Key Largo FL 33037 · 3672611
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) manager discarded during inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 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 failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) on cart at walk in cooler, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved from coldest area.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, employee moved to dishwashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on bread crumbs container, employee removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents and ceiling tiles with dust accumulated at preparation area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drawers at fresh fish reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed food debris and grease accumulated on stove.
Stored food not covered. Observed breadcrumbs container not covered at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (76F - Cold Holding) in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 35 minutes, operator discarded water and moved to walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken thawed not date marked in shelves at walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cucumbers plastic container stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (76F - Cold Holding) in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 35 minutes, operator discarded water and moved to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wiping cloths by preparation area next to oven.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw steak stored above raw fish on cart at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe on table at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observe opened coke can next to cutting board at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe on oats white bin container at preparation area. Employee stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe salsa container with old label on it at walk in cooler.
Dec 27, 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal book bag on preparation table at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed some food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler drawers at kitchen area.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed crab mix (42F - Cold Holding); dated on the 07/16/2023.tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) dated on 07/02/2023 Manager discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler Gardenanger area. Manager discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) manager discarded during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at main kitchen. Employee restocked during inspection.
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.