Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo

Last inspected:

101441 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Overview

Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo received its initial food permit inspection on August 26, 2025, during which the establishment was cited for operating without a valid food permit and four violations. One intermediate-priority violation documented that the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events; guidance for developing these procedures was provided by the inspector. The inspection notes indicate this was a follow-up on a permit application request and included verification of minimum construction standards compliance.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Tradewinds Liquors 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
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document is provided via e-mail. Visit establishment to follow up on Request # 5137857. Initial Inspection Conducted. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Backroom area - No hand wash sign provided at hand sink inside employees unisex restroom. COS, hand sign was provided at hand sink during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area - Employees unisex restroom door is not self-closing.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area - No covered trash can provide inside employees unisex restroom.

Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo last inspected?
Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 26, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo had?
Tradewinds Liquors 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 Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo find?
Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 26, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tradewinds Liquors in Key Largo are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.

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