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Mixed Health Record
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BLACKWATER SIREN in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 5 critical, 14 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 18, 2025 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread stored on floor across 3 compartment sink, as per operator they just received food delivered. Operator stored properly during inspection.
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook lie, operator removed during inspection.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in coolers at cook line.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (75F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours inside reach. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to cool down temperature.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at womens bathroom, operator restocked during inspection.
- [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line, operator provided paper towels 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 clam chowder soup (42F - Cold Holding); seafood bisque (42F - Cold Holding); and cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding) not dated, as per operator over 24 hours inside reach in cooler by ice machine. Operator dated food during inspection.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection.
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