Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo
104000 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo has recorded 31 inspections with 429 total violations since 2016, averaging 13.8 violations per inspection—more than 2.6 times the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections, including requirements for reporting sick workers and management awareness of health protocols. High-priority violations have also included shell stock handling requirements, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, toxic substance control, and chemical storage. The facility received warning dispositions on March 27, 2024 and August 2, 2023. Fire safety violations were documented on May 21, 2019 and August 9, 2017, both involving marked exits or exit paths being blocked. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 found 27 violations (4 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 22, 2025
Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
13.8
violations / inspection
13.8 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart in front of exit door by warewashing area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections68 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 24 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo last inspected?
- Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo had?
- Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo find?
- Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo was most recently inspected on December 22, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Big Chill Restaurant & Bar in Key Largo operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Big Chill Restaurant & Bar (2017-2019).
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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).
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