CAFE LARGO

With 7 inspections documented, CAFE LARGO maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating in KEY LARGO. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 days ago · 7 reports on file

99530 OVERSEAS HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 3d ago

Inspection #: 3627479

Call Back - Complied

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10923403

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items inside reach in freezer by door entrance. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging Warning
  • 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 chicken and homemade tomato sauce not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

3/31/2025· 11mo ago

3 high, 1 basic

  • 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

12/2/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

4/26/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8621203

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/27/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8454285

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

7/25/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8357282

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 9 basic

  • 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.