Big Pine Key — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Big Pine Key, Florida has 22 food establishments with 250 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $360 assessed to Reef Cafe in Big Pine Key on November 3, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

22Facilities
250Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
100%Pass Rate
7.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Islands Pancake House Bar & Grill Big Pine Key Fl. 30 449 0
No Name Pub 33 320 0
China Garden 23 289 0
Fl Key's Cafe 27 265 0
Pop's Smoke Shed 23 211 0

Big Pine Key Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Big Pine Key 100% Pass Rate 100%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Big Pine Key 7.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Big Pine Key 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Big Pine Key Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
51 Premises clean 1,790
14 Food contact surfaces 1,582
22 Consumer advisory 1,580
53 Outer openings protected 1,556
29 Proper sewage disposal 1,357

Big Pine Key Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

2Actions on Record
$760Total Fines
$380Avg Fine
$400Largest Fine
1Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Nov 3, 2025 Reef Cafe $360 1--2025045546

Big Pine Key Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1

Big Pine Key Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Big Pine Key has 10 FDACS-regulated facilities with 25 inspections on record.

10Retail Facilities
25FDACS Inspections

Big Pine Key FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 2
5-202.12(C) Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not 1
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from 1
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 1
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the 1

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Big Pine Key Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Primo Water 1 0 0
Circle K 1 102 1,574
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584

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Big Pine Key: Notable Restaurants

No Name Pub

Big Pine Key · Most Inspected

33 inspections 320 violations

Islands Pancake House Bar & Grill Big Pine Key Fl.

Big Pine Key · Most Inspected

30 inspections 449 violations

Fl Key's Cafe

Big Pine Key · Most Inspected

27 inspections 265 violations

Coco's Kitchen

Big Pine Key · Recently Inspected

21 inspections 47 violations

China Garden

Big Pine Key · Recently Inspected

23 inspections 289 violations

Boardwalk Bar and Grill INC

Big Pine Key · Recently Inspected

23 inspections 192 violations

Big Pine Key Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Big Pine Key?
Big Pine Key, Florida has 22 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Big Pine Key?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Big Pine Key is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Big Pine Key?
The most frequently cited violations in Big Pine Key are: Premises clean, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How does Big Pine Key compare to the Florida state average?
Big Pine Key has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Big Pine Key?
Food establishments in Big Pine Key have an average of 11.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Big Pine Key been assessed?
Food establishments in Big Pine Key have been assessed $760 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $380 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Big Pine Key restaurants?
1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Big Pine Key. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Big Pine Key inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Big Pine Key, Florida has 10 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 25 inspections on record.

Big Pine Key Restaurants & Food Establishments (22)

Vw Winn Dixie 0358 FDACS Retail

251 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Driftwood Express FDACS Retail

30348 OVERSEAS HWY, Big Pine Key

FDACS Retail Food · Permanent Food Service