SNAPPERS KEY LARGO/TURTLE CLUB

Name: SNAPPERS KEY LARGO/TURTLE CLUB
Address: 139 SEASIDE AVE, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 54.6

139 SEASIDE AVE, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401289

🏨 Hotel/Resort ℹ️

54.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 23, 2026 · 14 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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SNAPPERS KEY LARGO/TURTLE CLUB in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.6 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 March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 66 total violations — 15 critical, 15 major, 36 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soiled can opener holder, employee starts to cleaned 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.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name at dry storage area. Operator labeled.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented pineapple juice can at dry storage. Operator removed during inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw snapper filets still on ROP packaging on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed to discarded during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab cakes mix (53F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator crab cakes was portioned approximately 35 minutes ago.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (116F - Hot Holding) in steam table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator removed to reheat rice.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area.
[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 chicken wings prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date on drawers at cook line.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection.
[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 raw snapper filets still on ROP packaging on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed to discarded during inspection.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor by salad station, operator stored properly during inspection.
[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. Operator stored properly during inspection.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle in flour.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under reach in cooler next to expo area at kitchen area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line not wearing a hair restraint.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of turkey on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic containers stored on floor of dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several cloths at cook line not in sanitizer solution.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution stored on floor next to breading station at cook line.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spay can under preparation table at salad station, operator removed during inspection.
[08A-24-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from hotline.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish at walk in cooler.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of white cutting board on reach in cooler next to expo area at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 4 live roaches under equipment at cook line.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crab (50F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across from cook line as per operator over four hours, operator discarded during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line: shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pepper relish (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); sliced red onion (53F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (48F - Cooling); raw snapper (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than four hours. Also observed feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); fish dip (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station as per operator less than three hours. Also observed in reach in cooler across from fryers cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 Hours Also observed raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (62F - Cold Holding); raw alligator (55F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty (52F - Cold Holding); crab cake (53F - Cold Holding) at drawers at cook line and reach in cooler at breading station as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator add ice bags on food containers during inspection. Also observed crab (50F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across from cook line as per operator over four hours, operator discarded during inspection.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed on oyster tags.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep area across from walk in cooler.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to cook line at kitchen area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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 raw tuna fillet still on ROP package. Chef cut package during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table by walk in cooler entrance.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at expo area.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed on unit at salad station.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pumpkin seeds container not identified with common name at dry storage area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed artichoke can dented at dry storage area. Employee separated
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved raw chicken to walk in cooler to cool down.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding); on steam table at kitchen area, as per Chef less than 1 hour. Chef proceeded to reheat food.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw scallops and fish ceviche not identified on menu.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.