REEF CENTRAL BANQUET KITCHEN

Name: REEF CENTRAL BANQUET KITCHEN
Address: 35 OCEAN REEF DR STE ED #200, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 74.1

35 OCEAN REEF DR STE ED #200, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5402633

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

74.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

April 14, 2026 · 10 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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REEF CENTRAL BANQUET KITCHEN in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 18 minor.

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[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on bread crumbs container, employee removed during inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents and ceiling tiles with dust accumulated at preparation area.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drawers at fresh fish reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed food debris and grease accumulated on stove.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed breadcrumbs container not covered at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) on cart at walk in cooler, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved from coldest area.
[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.