PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT

Name: PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address: 13 SEAGATE BLVD, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 78.8

13 SEAGATE BLVD, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5402783

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78.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by dry storage area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler she.

Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 89° F at cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler she.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by dry storage area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food inside standing unit across preparation area. Operator segregated during inspection.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on reach in cooler unit at cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink. Also observed behind dishwasher machine.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in standing unit at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was there from last night. Operator discarded. Also observed cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); fish dip (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at salad station, as per operator from last night, operator discarded during inspection.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw ahi tuna dish not identified as a raw item on menu.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator food was there from last night. Operator discarded. Also observed cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); fish dip (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at salad station, as per operator from last night, operator discarded during inspection.
[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)
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled basin standing units across preparation area.

Warning Issued
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not labeled at dishwashing area. Operator identified spray bottle.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator removed container to walk in cooler. Also observed garlic butter (85F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed 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 raw tuna (frozen) still on ROP package in reach in cooler at cook line, operator cut packet during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at salad station.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[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 shrimp not dated in reach in cooler at salad station, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. Also observed cooked chicken wings and cooked potatoes not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator over 24 hours.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken ice bucket in used at dishwashing area.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

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