PARTY CAKE BAKERY

Name: PARTY CAKE BAKERY
Address: 103200 OVERSEAS HWY UNITS 13-14, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 39.9

103200 OVERSEAS HWY UNITS 13-14, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428100

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39.9 Grade F / 100

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PARTY CAKE BAKERY in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 39.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 73 total violations — 14 critical, 16 major, 43 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 16, 2026 shows 2 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on April 8, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on April 16, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on stove at kitchen area, also observed grease accumulated on fryer at cook line.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork(frozen) in standing water at kitchen area, employee moved to3 compartment sink and turned on water.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle, employee removed to dishwashing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on stove at kitchen area, also observed grease accumulated on fryer at cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishwasher machine.
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed ladder and cleaning supplies blocking back door next to oven.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed establishment selling fresh orange juice for self serving at front counter not labeled. Employee removed juices to reach in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[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/
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed prepared ham and cheese sandwiches,Spanish omelet ,egg sandwich,pork sandwiches ham and cheese croissant and mini ham and cheese sandwiches not time marked at front counter, employee discarded during inspection.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water at hand wash sink at front counter, hot water running for more than 7 minutes at 78°F.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to oven.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed prepared ham and cheese sandwiches,Spanish omelet ,egg sandwich,pork sandwiches ham and cheese croissant and mini ham and cheese sandwiches not time marked at front counter, employee discarded during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed raw chicken and raw steak stored on soiled container at cook line.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher machine located next to cook line. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under dishwasher machine. Also observed approximately 8 rodent droppings by back door next to oven at kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (128F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee increases temperature on unit.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and on the floor.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service napkins on the floor at storage area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice buildup covering raw meat case inside of walk in freezer.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door at walk in freezer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at reach in cooler across hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[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 not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fry oil boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler, also observed in all units throughout establishment.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk jn cooler and walk in freezer.
[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).

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02D-12-1] Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh orange juice package on to go cups with not labeled at front counter.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and on the floor.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed underneath blue cutting board next to toasters at front counter.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door at walk in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed butter toast stored uncovered on top of reach in cooler at front counter.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service napkins on the floor at storage area.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name under dishwashing machine at kitchen area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine.
[08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Observed ice buildup covering raw meat case inside of walk in freezer.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage at kitchen area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at reach in cooler across hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler, also observed in all units throughout establishment.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed prepared assorted sandwiches not properly protected at front counter.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 30 ham and cheese sandwiches, 3 egg sandwiches, 20 breads, and 3 cookies with approximately 5 flies landing on top of sandwiches at front counter. Also observed approximately 2 dead flies next to egg sandwiches at front counter. Operator discarded sandwiches during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at screen back door at kitchen area.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fry oil boxes stored on the floor at dry storage area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk jn cooler and walk in freezer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at front counter.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked steak on shelves at walk in cooler.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
[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).
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork Belly (77F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 1 hour.
[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 not training for Brenda, Anet, Yulenis, Sinahi, Amanda, Beatriz, Argemis, and William. As per employee establishment has been open since approximately 3 month ago.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flies landing on top of sandwiches at front counter. Also observed approximately 2 dead flies next to egg sandwiches at front counter.

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