SAL'S BALLYHOOS LLC
97860 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037
License #5400019
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →SAL'S BALLYHOOS LLC in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw yellow tail fillets stored above cut vegetables inside reach in cooler across grill at cook line, employee stored properly.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food container to walk in cooler.
- [21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90 F. at preparation table. Employee removed.
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed pineapple tidbits dented can at dry storage area. Operator segregates can.
- [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 flour container at dry storage area. Employee stored properly.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name by dishwashing area.
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SAL'S BALLYHOOS LLC has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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