Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo
95710 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo has accumulated 180 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections, hand-washing violations were cited in 5 of those inspections, chemical storage violations in 4, and management awareness failures in 5. Proper cooking temperature violations emerged as a recurring pattern beginning in mid-2025, cited in 3 consecutive inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 27 violations (high-priority, intermediate, and basic combined) and was completed with no further action, though a July 2025 inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 15, 2026
Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo last inspected?
- Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo had?
- Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo find?
- Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Harriette's Welcome Center Restaurant in Key Largo operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Harriette's Welcome Ctr (2017).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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