CALUSA RESTAURANT - BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO

Name: CALUSA RESTAURANT - BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO
Address: 97000 S OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 49.4

97000 S OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401573

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49.4 Grade F / 100

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CALUSA RESTAURANT - BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 49.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 14 minor.

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[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill at the cook line is not working properly. Ambient thermometer was at 56F.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station was added to this license. This tropical cafe is located at the main lobby and it is serving TCS food . They have a small truck with not hand wash sink serving coffees and 2 tables, one with a hot box serving empanadas and a reach in cooler with fruit salad and yogurt. Operator needs to add this location to plans review..
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Eddie Hernandez (2 months) did nit provided manger certificate.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (46 F - Cold Holding); green beans (53 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across the grill at the cook line. As per employee foods were placed yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked octopus stored u dear raw shrimp inside the walk in cooler. Chef placed octopus on top.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored on shelf by production area.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found . Observed 5 live flies flying around the storage of the sodas by the ice machine.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers at the front line.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed temperature at dishwasher aching reached 154°F . Operator was advised to discontinue the use of the dishwasher until it reach 160°F-180°F. The will set up 3 compartment sink.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wiping cloth under green cutting board at production area. Chef removed it.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by the production area.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above mop sink..
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple bracelets. Employee removed them.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Eddie Hernandez (2 months) did nit provided manger certificate.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee lunch bags stored above preparation tables in the kitchen. Employee removed them.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station was added to this license. This tropical cafe is located at the main lobby and it is serving TCS food . They have a small truck with not hand wash sink serving coffees and 2 tables, one with a hot box serving empanadas and a reach in cooler with fruit salad and yogurt. Operator needs to add this location to plans review..
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages on preparation tables. Chef removed them.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the flour. Chef removed it.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease behind the grill at the cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

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