PARTY CAKE BAKERY

Name: PARTY CAKE BAKERY
Address: 103200 OVERSEAS HWY UNITS 13-14, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 59

103200 OVERSEAS HWY UNITS 13-14, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428100

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59 Grade F / 100

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PARTY CAKE BAKERY in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 8 critical, 10 major, 33 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on April 8, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on April 16, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Call Back - Complied
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on stove at kitchen area, also observed grease accumulated on fryer at cook line.

Emergency order recommended
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle, employee removed to dishwashing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on stove at kitchen area, also observed grease accumulated on fryer at cook line.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water at hand wash sink at front counter, hot water running for more than 7 minutes at 78°F.
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed ladder and cleaning supplies blocking back door next to oven.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to oven.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork(frozen) in standing water at kitchen area, employee moved to3 compartment sink and turned on water.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed prepared ham and cheese sandwiches,Spanish omelet ,egg sandwich,pork sandwiches ham and cheese croissant and mini ham and cheese sandwiches not time marked at front counter, employee discarded during inspection.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (128F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee increases temperature on unit.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher machine.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed establishment selling fresh orange juice for self serving at front counter not labeled. Employee removed juices to reach in cooler.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and on the floor.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door at walk in freezer.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service napkins on the floor at storage area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fry oil boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
[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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
[53B-02-5] 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. Observed not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk jn cooler and walk in freezer.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.

Administrative complaint recommended
[02D-12-1] Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh orange juice package on to go cups with not labeled at front counter.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and on the floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk jn cooler and walk in freezer.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name under dishwashing machine at kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed underneath blue cutting board next to toasters at front counter.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service napkins on the floor at storage area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fry oil boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed butter toast stored uncovered on top of reach in cooler at front counter.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 30 ham and cheese sandwiches, 3 egg sandwiches, 20 breads, and 3 cookies with approximately 5 flies landing on top of sandwiches at front counter. Also observed approximately 2 dead flies next to egg sandwiches at front counter. Operator discarded sandwiches during inspection.
[08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice buildup covering raw meat case inside of walk in freezer.

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