SOL BY THE SEA AT THE PLAYA LARGO RESORT & SPA

97450 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/4/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Still observe. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on units at cook line, also on unit at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Still observe on units at bar area. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10813024
2025-04-04
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 4/3/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observe ice bucket stored on kitchen floor. Operator stored properly.
  • 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. Observe on raw tuna packages on standing reach in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit at bar area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on units at cook line, also on unit at bar area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw tuna packages thawed on hot water. As per employee raw tuna was thawed approximately 2 hours ago. Operator discarded raw tuna (86F - Cold Holding) during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observe at cook line, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding)on standing unit at cook line, as per employee food was there since last night. Operator discarded during inspection. Observe raw tuna packages thawed on hot water. As per employee raw tuna was thawed approximately 2 hours ago. Operator discarded raw tuna (86F - Cold Holding) during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding)on standing unit at cook line, as per employee food was there since last night. Operator discarded during inspection. Observe raw tuna packages thawed on hot water. As per employee raw tuna was thawed approximately 2 hours ago. Operator discarded raw tuna (86F - Cold Holding) during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #10733724
2025-04-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 12/3/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal jacket stored on ice machine at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored above sliced cheese inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per Chef from previous day. Food was discarded during inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per Chef from previous day. Food was discarded 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche on menu not identified.
Health Inspector (2024-12-03)
2024-12-03
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).