DAYAS CAFE

Name: DAYAS CAFE
Address: 101429 OVERSEAS HWY STE 104, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 61.7

101429 OVERSEAS HWY STE 104, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428389

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61.7 Grade F / 100

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DAYAS CAFE in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 6, 2026 included 4 critical violations, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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Warning Issued
[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 rice, cooked chicken,cooked beef and cooked rice and beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in cooler at kitchen area and at walk in cooler.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on nonfood grade bags at walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed by back office.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (49F - Cold Holding) next to coffee machine, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) on preparation table next to microwave at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour, employee starts preparation.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak and raw shrimp on same container in reach in cooler next to fryer. Also observed raw chicken stored above raw beef steak in reach in cooler next to fryer.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink set up not correctly, coached employee.
[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 no training for Dailin C. has been working more than 60 days.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator covered during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across cook line.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on mens bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink on top of reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal shake inside reach in freezer, operator removed during inspection.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[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 pork,cooked rice and cooked ground beef not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours, on shelves at walk in cooler.
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed orange juice gallon stored inside ice machine, operator removed and proceeded to discard ice.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container across ice machine, employee removed during inspection.

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