Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key
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30739 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043FL Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key has accumulated 265 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fines or disciplinary actions. Consumer advisories, food contact surface issues, and clean utensil violations are the most frequently cited problems. A 2018 fire inspection noted a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
9.6
violations / inspection
9.6 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
6.97
violations / inspection
6.97 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher next to triple sink gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key last inspected?
- Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key had?
- Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key find?
- Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key ever been shut down?
- No, Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fl Key's Cafe in Big Pine Key has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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