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VICKY BAKERY

97630 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305.517.6523

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428192
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 cheese and peppers mix dated 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tequenos and chicken pastries at front counter exceeds 4 hours limit at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed tequenos and chicken pastries at front counter exceeds 4 hours limit at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/03F-04-5
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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. Observed pork in reach in cooler at cook line prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handle.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at pastries station. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on top of deli paper at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of milk stored on floor by dry storage, employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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 sugar white bin container at pastries station. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at pastries station.
Basic/22-08-4
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Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line above shelves. Also at dishwashing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by preparation area, employee discarded during inspection.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2025 · Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by preparation area, employee discarded. Corrective Action Taken
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his nose and no changed gloves, coached employee on proper procedures.
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ham/chicken croquettes (112F - Hot Holding); cheese tequenos (114F - Hot Holding); beef patties (109F - Hot Holding) not time marked at front counter. Employee discarded food during inspection.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 ham /chicken croquettes, cheese tequenos and beef patties not time marked at front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. Also observed last day food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control was on 10/22 at 10:22 am.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at cook line above shelves. Also at dishwashing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink,glasses and phone on preparation table at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by walk in cooler.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
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 sugar container next to coffee machine at front counter.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line across fryer.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, employee discarded during inspection.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo boxes stored on floor by cook line, employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons unwrapped and not inverted next to coffee station at main dine in.
Basic/25-02-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by preparation area, employee discarded during inspection.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name next to coffee machine at front counter.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via email to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Did not observed. Time Extended
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 pork containers not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per manager over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Still observed cooked pork not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at dishwashing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employees on proper procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over pasteurized eggs in reach in cooler at cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cheese and peppers mix dated 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese and peppers mix dated 08/23 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via email to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
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 pork containers not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per manager over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at dishwashing area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at baker station. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table at baker station. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dishwasher machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon stored on decaf coffee container. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at front counter. Employee discarded and replaced with a new one.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes cases stored on floor at dry storage, operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped plastic spoons at coffee station. Operator inverted during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter next to coffee machine. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line. Employee stored sanitizer bucket properly.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger (47F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved hamburgers to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in croutons container, employee removed during inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons, potatoes sticks and crackers containers not identified with common names at salad station.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no hand wash. Inspector instructed Manager.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) at unit next to stove, as per Manager less than 2 hours, Manager moved to walk in cooler during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffing not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to food at preparation table at cook line. Manager discarded during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers not working at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no running water at the dessert area, also at the cook line.
Basic/10-03-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave located at the end of the cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit next to stove at cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit at the end of the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils not inverted at dishwasher area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed vanilla toppings bags no longer frozen at prep table in kitchen area. As per Manager less than 3 hours.Manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.