DOCS DINNER

Name: DOCS DINNER
Address: 99696 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 58.3

99696 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401225

58.3 Grade F / 100

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March 25, 2026 · 23 findings · 6 critical

Routine - Food

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DOCS DINNER in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 17 critical, 11 major, 33 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware not inverted by dishwashing area. Employee stored properly and washed again.
[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 mahi filet still on ROP package inside walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored next to establishment food inside standing unit at kitchen area, employee segregated during inspection.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation wearing a watch, employee removed during inspection.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils for preparing pancakes stored on dirty shelves, operator removed to dishwashing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing freezer at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler at cook line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed lobster bisque container not covered in standing unit at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line, employee moved to sanitizer bucket during inspection.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified with common name at cook line, operator labeled during inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 raid spray bottles on shelves at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi filet still on ROP package inside walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (44F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add more ice to container for rapid cooling. Also observed fries (52F - Cold Holding) by flat grill at kitchen area, as per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans (115F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat. green beans (173F - Reheating)
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, employee moved to dishwashing area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and wiping cloths inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee dated during inspection. Employee dated 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 cooked ground beef, meat loaf and lobster bisque prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date in standing unit at kitchen area.
[41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint spray bottle next to microwave at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks at preparation table in kitchen area. Manager moved drinks to 3 door reach in cooler and stored on employee food container.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch while cooking.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of black microwave in kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
[21-11-4] Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed in chlorine bucket at kitchen area. Employee replaced.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to dishwasher machine. Employee stored properly.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sliced almonds container not identified with common name in kitchen area. Employee labeled during inspection.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and no change gloves. Instructed employee during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) in ice bath next to fryer in kitchen area, as per cook less than 1 hour. Employee change container only with half of the pooled eggs and replaced ice . pooled eggs (43F - Cold Holding).
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some training missing date of birth.