SAL'S BALLYHOOS LLC
97860 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305 852 0822
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
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
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed pineapple tidbits dented can at dry storage area. Operator segregates can.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw yellow tail fillets stored above cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across grill at cook line, employee stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food container to walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwashing area.
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Ice buildup in 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. Observed on flour container at dry storage area. Employee stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90 F. at preparation table. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
Dec 12, 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna (42F - Cold Holding) still on ROP packages on shelves at walk in cooler near back door. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwasher machine.
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 (42F - Cold Holding) still on ROP packages on shelves at walk in cooler near back door. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); at cook line, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
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. Observe raw tuna packages still on ROP on reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cut packages during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at cook line.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over a container of ketchup in the walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator discarded solution.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil in handwashing sink next to preparation table across from the fryer. Operator removed the utensil.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed multiple ice buckets stored on the floor in the bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in standing water at 74°F at steam table in kitchen area. Operator discarded water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two towels not stored in the sanitizing solution at the preparation table at the cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer tuna sashimi and tuna poke on menu not identified as raw food.
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 sweet potato burger not date marked with thawed date inside reach in cooler near preparation area, employee dated properly.
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 container not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day.
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 5 tuna pieces not removed from package in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Oct 12, 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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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by salad station, employee restocked 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.
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 thawed tuna still in ROP in walk in cooler.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one hood filters out of place.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.