Bogeys Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bogeys Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Key Largo restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade by preparation area. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled and food debris accumulated on bottom part of preparation tables, operator starts cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt container not identified with common name by dry storage area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container by dry storage area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor by dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
52
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced the tubes, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
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 mahi (frozen) inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged inside walk in cooler. Operator took out mahi from package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hanged mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at storage area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above jalapeños container inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator moved cheese to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (98F - Hot Holding)on warmer at kitchen area. As per manager less than 1 hour. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under preparation table by dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed food from walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee bathroom.
32-04-4
55
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored above of preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored on top of cut lettuce in reach in cooler at cook line, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, also veggie cutter, Manager moved to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified, Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine at + 200 ppm. Manager called Ecolab to be fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausages (118 F - Hot Holding) at buffet table. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager discarded the sausages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (74 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch fritters not properly date marked. As per operator was opened yesterday morning. Operator date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of pina colada on floor at walk in freezer. Manager picked up the product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over ice bucket. Manager removed the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at walk in freezer.
38-01-4
37
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (58F - Cold Holding) at the buffet line as per operator less than 1 hour, operator added ice to the food to rapid cooling. Observed cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at the cook line as per operator less than 1 hour operator placed food on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (118F - Hot Holding) at the buffet line as per operator less than 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with single service items stored on the dry storage floor, operator removed single service items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bogeys Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bogeys Cafe on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bogeys Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bogeys Cafe.
How does Bogeys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Bogeys Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Bogeys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bogeys Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bogeys Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bogeys Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bogeys Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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