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DOCS DINNER

99696 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401225

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DOCS DINNER in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and wiping cloths inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi filet still on ROP package inside walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection.
  • [06-09-1] 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 mahi filet still on ROP package inside walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection.
  • [10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils for preparing pancakes stored on dirty shelves, operator removed to dishwashing area.
  • [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line, employee moved to sanitizer bucket during inspection.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef, meat loaf and lobster bisque prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date in standing unit at kitchen area.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed lobster bisque container not covered in standing unit at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection.
  • [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
  • [41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint spray bottle next to microwave at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at cook line.
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation wearing a watch, employee removed during inspection.
  • [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware not inverted by dishwashing area. Employee stored properly and washed again.
  • [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing freezer at kitchen area.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (44F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add more ice to container for rapid cooling. Also observed fries (52F - Cold Holding) by flat grill at kitchen area, as per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
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