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UPPER CRUST PIZZA

101611 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305-451-4188

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5402681
Grade history
DEC 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken dated on 02/24 in standing unit at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container heavily soiled next to reach in cooler. Operator started to clean container.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons next to cook line not inverted. Operator inverted spoons.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated inside reach in cooler. Operator properly marked and segregated.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum bowls not inverted on top of microwave. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored above cooked spaghetti in standing unit at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken dated on 02/24 in standing unit at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken dated on 02/24 in standing unit at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bolognese sauce soiled container. Employee changed during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce, bolognese sauce and cooked eggplant
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar bag at dry storage area. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside flour bag at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Observed homemade Alfredo sauce container not covered in standing unit at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. Also observed flour container not covered at kitchen area.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from fans at walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate9 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 cooked pasta dated on 10/26 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee segregated food to be discarded.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta dated on 10/26 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee segregated food to be discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen, as per operator less than 2 hours, employee moved food container to standing unit.
High priority/03A-02-5
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 thawed meatballs opened bag not date marked in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spinach,meatballs and cut onions containers soiled in reach in across pizza maker. Also observed soiled white cutting board by expo area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar bag at dry storage area, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on unit across pizza maker.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on fan by pizza oven.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee item next to oil container at expo area. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bag not covered at dry storage.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/21-09-4
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area, also observed salt and sugar soiled containers on preparation table at kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Apr 24, 2025 · Still observe. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 24, 2025 · Still observe. Time Extended
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observe cooked food bags being stored on soiled bottom interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
High priority/08B-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw pork sausage bag next to cooked pasta bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe garlic oil (89F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee approximately 35 minutes, employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
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/ Observe Martina Hajkova 1/8/20 expired certificate.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area, also observed salt and sugar soiled containers on preparation table at kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pasta and cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated cooked food during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe white freezer soiled handle next to pizza oven.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at kitchen area.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 3 units at kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee food was cooked 3 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches at dry and beer storage area. Operator clean all area during inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
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 salt and sugar containers at kitchen area.
Basic/10-01-5/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 on marinara sauce container at walk in cooler.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket in all units throughout establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in cooler at the kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler floor.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor, employee rearranged properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler at kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler at the kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from walk in cooler fan.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front bar.
Basic/21-09-4

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.