THE BIG CHILL RESTAURANT & BAR

Name: THE BIG CHILL RESTAURANT & BAR
Address: 104000 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 62.9

104000 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5428051

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62.9 Grade F / 100

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THE BIG CHILL RESTAURANT & BAR in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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[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 thawed raw cubes tuna packages still on ROP at salad station, operator discarded during inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 87°F at cook line, employee removed.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils and clean plates not protected at bar area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups case stored on floor at bar area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food and ice cubes on hand wash sink across cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table next to pizza dough. Employee removed during inspection.
[21-17-4] Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean wiping cloths stored on floor at liquor 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 octopus and cooked chicken wings prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.on reach in cooler at cook line, operator dated food during inspection.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at pizza station touching his face and then engaged in food preparation not washing their hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw snapper filet (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
[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/
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed raw cubes tuna packages still on ROP at salad station, operator discarded during inspection.

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