PARTY CAKE BAKERY

PARTY CAKE BAKERY maintains a 1.8/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in KEY LARGO. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

103200 OVERSEAS HWY UNITS 13-14, KEY LARGO 33037

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551226

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed l **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at reach in cooler across hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13550028

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed soiled door handle. **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed l **Time Extended**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fry oil boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice buildup covering raw meat case inside of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk jn cooler and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler, also observed in all units throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service napkins on the floor at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed Fried Pork Belly (95F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes, employee proceeded to reheat pork belly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at reach in cooler across hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500514

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door at walk in freezer. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fry oil boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area. Warning
  • 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice buildup covering raw meat case inside of walk in freezer. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and on the floor. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed underneath blue cutting board next to toasters at front counter. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk jn cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler, also observed in all units throughout establishment. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service napkins on the floor at storage area. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed butter toast stored uncovered on top of reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at front counter. 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). Warning
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed prepared assorted sandwiches not properly protected at front counter. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flies landing on top of sandwiches at front counter. Also observed approximately 2 dead flies next to egg sandwiches at front counter. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked steak on shelves at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 30 ham and cheese sandwiches, 3 egg sandwiches, 20 breads, and 3 cookies with approximately 5 flies landing on top of sandwiches at front counter. Also observed approximately 2 dead flies next to egg sandwiches at front counter. Operator discarded sandwiches during inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour. Warning
  • 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 Fried Pork Belly (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at reach in cooler across hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh orange juice package on to go cups with not labeled at front counter. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name under dishwashing machine at kitchen area. Warning