KEY LARGO FISHERIES BACKYARD CAFE

dba KLF FISHERIES LLC

About this restaurant

Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe is a seating restaurant with 180 seats located at 1313 Ocean Bay Drive in Key Largo. Founded in 1972, the business operates as a seafood establishment where diners can enjoy fresh fish, stone crab, lobster, and other seafood items. The facility spans five acres and includes a marina, retail store, and seafood processing facility. The restaurant offers outdoor seating and in-store pickup options.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1313 OCEAN BAY DRIVE
KEY LARGO, FL 33037
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Gulf (code 23)
Seating
180 seats

License

License Number
SEA5428406
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 18, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 18, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13610727 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Dec 30, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13589759 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 5, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V21 ×3
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10936365 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food