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SOL BY THE SEA AT THE PLAYA LARGO RESORT & SPA

SOL BY THE SEA AT THE PLAYA LARGO RESORT & SPA maintains a 2.0/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in KEY LARGO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 8 reports on file

97450 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/11/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10901227

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under hand sink by triple sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across grill.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under light blue cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal fan heavily soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream inside reach in freezer not covered across grill.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over stock inside reach in cooler across stove. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

4/4/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10813024

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

4/3/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10733724

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 basic

  • 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

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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.

5/7/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8668048

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Manager discarded. Also observed cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms and onions (51F - Cold Holding) inside 2 door reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Still observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F - Cold Holding) as per Manager From previous day. Manager discarded. Admin Complaint

5/6/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8545906

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across oven at kitchen area. Also on bathrooms. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink on reach in freezer at kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site 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 Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Manager discarded. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Manager discarded. Also observed cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms and onions (51F - Cold Holding) inside 2 door reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary +500ppm); employee diluted solution. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

11/7/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8545642

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed leaking under dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
  • 29-46-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: 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 soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed soiled white cutting board. **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and yellow fin tiradito serving raw and not identified in the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed. **Time Extended**

11/6/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8364883

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 int, 10 basic

  • 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 tuna(frozen) thawed in ROP packages in unit at cook line. Manager cut package during inspection.. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in water container under leaking pipe from dishwasher machine. Manager moved container and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 bag stored on top of bread bags on top of ice machine. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under dishwasher machine. Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the cook line change gloves and no handwash. Warning
  • 29-46-4:High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed next to dishwasher machine. 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking HWS near dishwasher area. Employee moved during inspection. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and yellow fin tiradito serving raw and not identified in the menu. 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. 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on both HWS in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning