GILBERT'S RESORT
GILBERT'S RESORT located in KEY LARGO has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 10 reports on file
107900 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13606659
Met Inspection Standards5 high, 3 int, 8 basic
- 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag with clean lines at storage area, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna still on ROP package on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation at cook line without a beard guard.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sour mix containers case stored on floor at bar #3 area. Operator stored properly.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal container by dishwashing area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups case stored on floor at storage area, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cubes for drinks at bar #3 not covered.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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); operator replaced empty container during inspection.Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above potatoes salad on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna still on ROP package on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator discarded during inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) on chest freezer by cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet cabbage sauce (84F - Hot Holding) on flat grill at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator reheated during inspection. sweet cabbage sauce (168F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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 commercially processed cooked pork not dated marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-06-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed commercially processed cooked lobster not dated marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. 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 conch fritters container not dated marked in standing unit by dishwashing area. As per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
12/17/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10908703
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 2 long white cutting boards stored on floor at dry storage. Operator placed items at washing area for cleaning and sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at main cook line.
3/28/2025· 11mo ago
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago
3 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door by dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler at salad station. Repeat Violation
- 03A-21-5:High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a case of raw yellow tail (54F - Cold Holding) just being delivered. Operator add ice and stored inside walk in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bserved cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per Manager from last night. Manager discarded food during inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per Manager from last night. Manager discarded food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door by dishwasher area.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bread crumbs white bin container broken lid, at dry storage area.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwasher area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on salad station reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Chef less than 45 minutes, food containers was moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging.
8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago
3 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on coleslaw container at cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cream stored on floor at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease accumulated on equipment at cook line. Also on hood filters.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed raw strawberries with mold like growth on a tray at walk in cooler. Manager discarded 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. Observed cooked ribs dated on 07/29 inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager 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. Observed cooked ribs dated on 07/29 inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager discarded during inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8467027
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed cube tuna package not opened inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons and sugar containers not identified with common name in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 stored above raw fish fillets in drawers at cooked line. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per Manager from previous day. Manager 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. Observed cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tenders (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per Manager from previous day. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (128F - Hot Holding); black beans (127F - Hot Holding); on steam table. As per manager less than 1 hour. Employee proceed to reheated,marinara sauce (170F - Reheating); black beans (171F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8469868
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/10/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8466578
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 2 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area near walk in cooler entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and rice white bins not identified in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Still observed no identification labels on white bins. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in prep coolers in kitchen area. Also soiled can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Still observed soiled cutting boards. Can opener is clea. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
8/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8370578
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 8 int, 13 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt container next to microwave. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area near walk in cooler entrance. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed in ice machine next to dishwasher. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen area, Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at the cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, Manager removed, washed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled can opener holder. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clean silverware not inverted in kitchen area. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC throughout kitchen. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and rice white bins not identified in kitchen area. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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); Manager set up 3 compartment sink.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cut veggies, Manager store properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach coming out from the dishwasher machine. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breakfast area; cooked eggs (57F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (67F - Cold Holding) as per employee at 11:00 am breakfast is done and they placed sausage and eggs straight to the warmers. Employee moved two containers to walk in freezer to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in prep coolers in kitchen area. Also soiled can opener blade. Warning
- 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. 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 pasta, pico de gallo not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 degreaser spray bottles not identified in kitchen area. Warning