Skippers Dockside in Key Largo
527 Caribbean Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037
Skippers Dockside in Key Largo has accumulated 205 violations across 21 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently throughout the record, with employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations cited in most recent inspections, alongside recurring findings for handwashing, chemical storage, shell stock handling, and time-temperature control. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations were documented in 2016 and 2017 involving improper water heater venting. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 6 violations including multiple high-priority employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 24, 2026
Skippers Dockside in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Skippers Dockside in Key Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Skippers Dockside in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections21 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 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· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 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· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Skippers Dockside in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Skippers Dockside in Key Largo last inspected?
- Skippers Dockside in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Skippers Dockside in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Skippers Dockside in Key Largo are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Skippers Dockside in Key Largo had?
- Skippers Dockside in Key Largo has had 21 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 Skippers Dockside in Key Largo find?
- Skippers Dockside in Key Largo was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Skippers Dockside in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Skippers Dockside in Key Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Skippers Dockside in Key Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Skippers Dockside in Key Largo has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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