DRY ROCKS BAR AND TIKI BAR- BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO

Name: DRY ROCKS BAR AND TIKI BAR- BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO
Address: 97000 S OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 38.8

97000 S OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428350

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38.8 Grade F / 100

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DRY ROCKS BAR AND TIKI BAR- BAKER'S CAY RESORT KEY LARGO in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 19 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a bear guard at cook line.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting no longer cleanable at cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking on sink at cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area. Employee removed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
[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 chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, operator dated during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa salad (47F - Cold Holding) and corn salad (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in freezer at cook line, operator removed during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi fillets stored above sliced tomatoes inside reach reach in cooler at cook line, operator stored properly during inspection.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Manager was not able to provide parasite destruction letter. They were advised to stop selling raw fish ( ceviche ) until letter is provided. Chef provided the letter during the inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs on door handle oven. Employee removed them.
[16-59-1] Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dishwashing machine was not dispensing detergent at the front counter.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside the hand wash sink next to the dishwasher. Chef removed the containers.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Chef fixed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across from the grill at the cook line.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef did not know that thermometer needs to reach 32°F when calibrating.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-41-4] 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 chlorine sanitizer was 0 ppm at the dishwasher at the bar. Also observed at the kitchen area. Chef was able to fixed the sanitizer at the kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware not stored inverted inside a plastic container next to the coffee machine.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding). Food was date marked on 4/6 and 4/7. Stop sale was issued.

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