Cactus Jacks

103900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cactus Jacks seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Key Largo restaurants, the typical score is 69; Cactus Jacks is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observe raid spray bottle at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked prime rib not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior on both units at cook line.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe at dishwasher area.

36-27-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on both units at cook line.

23-03-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter.

22-16-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (48F - Hot Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler at the time of the inspection.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

22-12-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit near dishwasher machine.

05-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit in kitchen area.

22-16-4

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wadh sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cactus Jacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cactus Jacks on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cactus Jacks?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cactus Jacks.

How does Cactus Jacks compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

Cactus Jacks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has Cactus Jacks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cactus Jacks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cactus Jacks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cactus Jacks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Jacks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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