THE REEF CAFE

33000 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33043
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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31251 AVE A

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31044 AVENUE A

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/15/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: at call back inspection the MFDV has no license number affixed to the side of the unit **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles, side order cups, improperly stored on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical, bleach,degreaser , oven cleaner improperly stored on shelf above the triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed bottles of cleaners , bleach oven cleaner, glass cleaner above triple sink on the shelf. **Admin Complaint**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: No proof of food handler training at callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Food Inspector #10762637
2025-04-15
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/21/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8

Inspection Details:

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles, side order cups, improperly stored on the floor **Warning**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical, bleach,degreaser , oven cleaner improperly stored on shelf above the triple sink. **Warning**
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Health Inspector (2025-01-21)
2025-01-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/17/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Health Inspector (2024-07-17)
2024-07-17
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 7/11/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9

Inspection Details:

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding lift lid unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit is on but not cold holding @ 41 F or below **Warning**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in dry food storage area the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water at 83F **Warning**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot Water is at 83 F **Warning**
Health Inspector (2024-07-11)
2024-07-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).