Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo
139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037
Snappers Key Largo/Turtle Club has been emergency-closed twice, including November 19, 2025 for roach activity and March 28, 2018 for no handwashing. The facility has accumulated 276 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.0 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations are endemic to this facility's record: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 of the last 8 inspections, handwashing facility and proper hand/arm washing violations recurred repeatedly, shell stock handling violations appeared in 3 of the past 4 inspections, and management awareness violations were cited in the most recent inspection and in the November 2025 complaint investigation. The facility has incurred $800 in disciplinary fines across 2 formal actions. Fire safety violations for missing hood suppression systems were documented in 2016 and 2017. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 identified 16 violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, time as control, food contact surfaces, approved food source, handwashing facilities, and employee health reporting) and was completed with no further action required, though the pattern of high-priority violations across consecutive routine inspections indicates persistent systemic non-compliance.
Most recent closure: November 19, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 23, 2026
Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo: Emergency Closure History (2)
Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025084397 | $400.00 | Nov 19, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018017072 | $400.00 | Mar 28, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections55 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo last inspected?
- Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo last shut down?
- Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo was last shut down on November 19, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo are: Management awareness, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo had?
- Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo find?
- Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo ever been shut down?
- Yes, Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo been fined?
- Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club in Key Largo has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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