Reef Hut in Key Largo
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35 Ocean Reef Dr Ste Ed #200, Key Largo, FL 33037Reef Hut in Key Largo has recorded 17 inspections over approximately four years with 60 total violations, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern across multiple inspections, with employee health reporting cited in at least five separate inspections (2025-12-17, 2025-05-06, 2023-08-21, 2022-12-01, 2021-10-07) and proper hand/arm washing violations appearing in at least four inspections (2025-12-17, 2025-01-23, 2024-02-08, 2023-08-21). Time as a control measure (potentially holding foods at unsafe temperatures) was cited in three inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 found 3 high-priority violations—employee health reporting, proper hand/arm washing, and approved food source—but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Reef Hut in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Reef Hut in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Reef Hut in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Reef Hut in Key Largo last inspected?
- Reef Hut in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Reef Hut in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Reef Hut in Key Largo are: Employee health reporting, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Reef Hut in Key Largo had?
- Reef Hut in Key Largo has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Reef Hut in Key Largo find?
- Reef Hut in Key Largo was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Reef Hut in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Reef Hut in Key Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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