Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo
Last inspected:
13 Seagate Blvd, Key Largo, FL 33037Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo has accumulated 245 violations across 27 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations appearing in at least 5 separate inspections, handwashing and proper hand-washing violations cited repeatedly, management awareness failures documented in at least 4 inspections, and improper chemical storage flagged in at least 2 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 found 6 violations and resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition; immediately prior on April 2, 2026, a routine inspection documented 28 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting) and resulted in a Warning Issued, with subsequent compliance verified.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 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· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo: FDACS Inspection History (1)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo last inspected?
- Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo had?
- Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo find?
- Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Pilot House Restaurant 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- When was Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo last inspected?
- Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 28, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo had?
- Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo find?
- Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 28, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
- Has Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Pilot House Restaurant in Key Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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