Commodores Grill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Commodores Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Key Largo facility scores 69, putting Commodores Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed vegetables prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date on shelves at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of preparation table at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw fish stored not 6 inches off the floor at walk in freezer, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop holder interior next to ice machine.
10-12-5
64
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line , as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked lobster (49F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line , as per employee over 4 hours. Employee segregated food to be discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked meatballs on cart at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour bag at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored above cooking oil containers at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers at dishwashing area.
16-46-4
43
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw turkey patties stored above raw ground beef on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw steak next to mozzarella cheese inside unit at cook line, employee separated and stored properly. Also observe raw fish fillets stored above ham on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observe soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator start cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observe on clean plastic containers at dishwashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils on standing water at 117° F on grill, employee moved container more close to reach temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observe ice cream scoop in standing water at preparation area. Employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit on coffee station at kitchen area. Employee starts cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on unit at coffee station. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
39
Dec 26, 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 crab cakes (45F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours, employee add ice bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 container not dated inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside pizza station cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 112° F on grill at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified with common name at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Observed no quaternary test strips available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed peroxide spray bottle not identified at the bar.
41-17-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed peanuts mix container not identified at the bar area.
02D-01-5
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 in peanuts mix container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Commodores Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Commodores Grill on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Commodores Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Commodores Grill.
How does Commodores Grill compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Commodores Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Commodores Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Commodores Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Commodores Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Commodores Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Commodores Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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