Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo

Last inspected:

97000 S Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Overview

Calusa Restaurant at Baker's Cay Resort in Key Largo has recorded 190 violations across 21 inspections since January 2022, averaging 9.0 violations per inspection—substantially above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Management awareness violations appeared in every inspection on record, while employee health policy violations, chemical storage violations, and consumer advisory violations recurred across multiple inspections. High-priority violations for shell stock requirements, time as control, and approved food source were cited in at least three separate inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
225Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 9.8 violations / inspection 9.8 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7.03 violations / inspection 7.03 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo last inspected?
Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo?
The most frequently cited violations at Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo had?
Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo find?
Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo ever been shut down?
No, Calusa Restaurant - Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo in Key Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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