THE KEY THAI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR

Name: THE KEY THAI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR
Address: 99611 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, BAY #5, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 77.8

99611 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, BAY #5, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428311

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

77.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE KEY THAI RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 5 critical, 1 major, 6 minor.

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[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna still on ROP packaging at sushi station. Operator 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 raw tuna still on ROP packaging at sushi station. Operator discarded during inspection.
[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/
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cabbage stored on floor at kitchen area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation at cook line wearing a watch.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator discarded during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imitation crab (45F - Cold Holding) at sushi station, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee closed door during inspection.

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