Key Largo, Monroe County

SNAPPERS KEY LARGO/TURTLE CLUB

139 SEASIDE AVE, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
4 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 24460205

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented pineapple juice can at dry storage. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24460199

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw snapper filets still on ROP packaging on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed to discarded during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 24460200

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab cakes mix (53F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator crab cakes was portioned approximately 35 minutes ago.

03B-01-6

Detail 24460210

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (116F - Hot Holding) in steam table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator removed to reheat rice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24460211

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24460204

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date on drawers at cook line.

14-01-5

Detail 24460201

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container at dry storage area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24460203

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw snapper filets still on ROP packaging on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed to discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24460212

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line.

10-14-5

Detail 24460202

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor by salad station, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24460206

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container at dry storage area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 24460208

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soiled can opener holder, employee starts to cleaned during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

21-09-4

Detail 24460207

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 24460209

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name at dry storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-03-4

Detail 24207493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Time Extended

Nov 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 18

41-05-4

Detail 24204051

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a raid spay can under preparation table at salad station, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-24-5

Detail 24204043

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from hotline. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24204057

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish at walk in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24204046

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of white cutting board on reach in cooler next to expo area at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 4 live roaches under equipment at cook line. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24204052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crab (50F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across from cook line as per operator over four hours, operator discarded during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24204050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line: shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pepper relish (50F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); sliced red onion (53F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (48F - Cooling); raw snapper (52F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than four hours. Also observed feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (51F - Cold Holding); fish dip (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station as per operator less than three hours. Also observed in reach in cooler across from fryers cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 4 Hours Also observed raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (62F - Cold Holding); raw alligator (55F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef patty (52F - Cold Holding); crab cake (53F - Cold Holding) at drawers at cook line and reach in cooler at breading station as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator add ice bags on food containers during inspection. Also observed crab (50F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across from cook line as per operator over four hours, operator discarded during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24204056

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 24204047

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed on oyster tags. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24204045

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep area across from walk in cooler. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 24204044

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to cook line at kitchen area. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24204055

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle in flour. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24204048

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches under reach in cooler next to expo area at kitchen area. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24204042

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line not wearing a hair restraint. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24204054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of turkey on floor of walk in freezer. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24204049

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24204058

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic containers stored on floor of dry storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24204041

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several cloths at cook line not in sanitizer solution. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24204053

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution stored on floor next to breading station at cook line. Warning

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 23612043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe raw lobster (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp mix (49F - Cold Holding) on unit at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed ice bags on containers. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23612042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade. Observe soiled can opener blade, also observe soiled white cutting board at cook line.

02B-01-5

Detail 23612045

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe established is offering raw fish ceviche and raw tuna tartare on menu, not identified as a raw food.

16-03-4

Detail 23612040

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Located by walk in freezer.

35A-03-4

Detail 23612037

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe 1 dead roach at dry storage area, operator removed and start cleaning the area.

36-01-4

Detail 23612038

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23612041

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe several food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 23612036

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe on hand wash sink by walk in freezer.

12B-13-4

Detail 23612035

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23612044

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe snow crab clusters containers not covered at walk in freezer.

08B-17-4

Detail 23612039

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe 3 raw jalapeƱos stored on top of cut ham and pepperoni container inside reach in cooler at cook line, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 23313896

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed artichoke can dented at dry storage area. Employee separated Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23313889

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee moved raw chicken to walk in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23313885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding); on steam table at kitchen area, as per Chef less than 1 hour. Chef proceeded to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23313888

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02B-01-5

Detail 23313893

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw scallops and fish ceviche not identified on menu.

16-37-1

Detail 23313891

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.

06-09-1

Detail 23313894

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna fillet still on ROP package. Chef cut package during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23313890

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23313892

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table by walk in cooler entrance. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23313887

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at expo area.

12B-13-4

Detail 23313886

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed on unit at salad station. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23313895

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pumpkin seeds container not identified with common name at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 22802443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22786614

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch fritters (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across fryers, as per Manager from previous day. Also conch chowder (53F - Cold Holding); lobster bisque (53F - Cold Holding) ; cooked sweet potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler more than 4 hours. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22786622

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22786619

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, in kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 22786617

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes,cooked rice and lobster bisque not date marked, as per Manager from previous day.

14-01-5

Detail 22786621

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in quinoa container. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22786618

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler across flat grill. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22786620

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Red Bull inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22786616

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 22786615

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed quinoa container not identified with common name in shelves next to walk in cooler.