DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CASS CAY RESTAURANT & BAR

3200 MATECUMBE KEY RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818872

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs and placed above on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete by the Walk in Cooler and Ice Machine by the back entrance to the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef over cooked ribs at make table with partial barrier in between. Operator removed the cooked ribs from underneath the raw beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Scott Mellor.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716680

  • 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 fish thawing under cold water at prep sink without being removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed the fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraint at cookline.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Dish Machine inoperable. The Dish Machine in the process of being repaired. The establishment has a 3 compartment sink set up with quaternary sanitizer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at dry storage area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial cooked chicken over cooked meatloaf at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740839

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles of Walk in Cooler/Freezer doors. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ George Repp,06/27/2019.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466973

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 at 0ppm at bar Dish Machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full one. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362404

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at kitchen next to wait station. Operator removed the sanitizer off the floor by replacing it with a new container and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operator removed the fish from underneath the chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator printed out the vomit and diarrhea written procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation