Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
37
Score
Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Key Largo average 69, so Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (76F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (87F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak container stored above salad dressing containers inside reach in cooler at salad station. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil inside hand wash sink across oven at kitchen area.operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tong stored on hose at kitchen area. Operator removed to dishwashing area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to steamer at cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bread case stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly during inspection. Also observed a food case stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across oven at kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across fryers at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic and metal containers at dry storage area.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on reach in cooler unit across fryers at kitchen area.
22-16-4
37
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe marinara sauce and red peppers cans dented at dry storage area, manager segregates cans to returned to vendor. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add more ice to container. Also observe raw lobster tail (51F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at preparation area, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee moved raw lobster tails to walk in cooler to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe employee filling bucket fron hand wash sink at kitchen area. Manager coached employee during inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observe scoop on coleslaw container at expo area, employee stored properly scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe on ice machine next to walk in cooler entrance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe personal drinks on preparation table by walk in cooler entrance, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observe sauce bottle on top of cut lettuce container at cook line. Employee discarded cut lettuce during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-19-4
55
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (67F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee add ice bath to food container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked shrimp inside reaching cooler at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork ribs not date marked, inside reaching cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted next to ice machine by deck door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
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 till on packages inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cut packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line under equipment.
36-01-4
58
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
29
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub.
How does Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub 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 Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buzzards Roost Grill & Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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