Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo
1313 Ocean Bay Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo has accumulated 120 violations across 16 inspections dating back to at least 2022, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility operates under both DBPR and FDACS oversight due to its dual licensing (permanent food service with on-site food manufacturing/labeling). The most recent DBPR focused inspection on June 27, 2024 involved an offsite review of labeling for the facility's Smoked Fish Dip product; the inspector noted that the contain statement on the label required clarification to specify the type of fish used. An FDA contract inspection on June 6, 2024 resulted in no violations. The facility's inspection history reflects a pattern of higher-than-average violations requiring ongoing compliance monitoring.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: January 18, 2026
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— FDA Contract Inspection· Inspected
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo last inspected?
- Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo had?
- Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo find?
- Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo was most recently inspected on January 18, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- When was Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo last inspected?
- Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 27, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo had?
- Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo find?
- Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 27, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe in Key Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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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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