CAFE LARGO
99530 OVERSEAS HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on cooked rice container at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Also observe Ob sugar and baking soda containers at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe red peppers sauce (41F - Cold Holding); homemade sauce (41F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler shelves dated on 03/11. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe red peppers sauce (41F - Cold Holding); homemade sauce (41F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler shelves dated on 03/11. Operator discarded during inspection. Also Observe marsala sauce (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls and sauce (52F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe marsala sauce (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls and sauce (52F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored on same container at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster not date marked in reaching cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on top of oven, Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler near back door. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice container, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print it out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside walk-in cooler, employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) in rack, employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to back door.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at the bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).