Grill Room and Bar

1 Anchor Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Grill Room and Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Key Largo restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef less than 1 hour, container was too full, chef removed some of the chicken from container. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues inside drawers at cook line, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting a special process ROP without a HACCP plan, provided form to operator during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed HACCP plan/variance was submitted, but not yet approved. **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cut water melon (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef less than 2 hours.

03A-02-5

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw corvina fish on drawers at cook line, Chef stored raw corvina fish properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop on standing water 90° F next to reach in cooler at cook line. Chef removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across fryer:; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (52F - Cold Holding) raw chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) as per Chef over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler where's steamer is located.Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at 90° on grills top, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-27-5

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna nachos on menu not identified as a raw meat.

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS next to flat grill . Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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 tuna no longer frozen in ROP package. Tuna was dated on 11/09 Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor under clean metal containers rack. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Also rice bags stored on floor at the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cook line.

21-12-4

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine. The scoop was removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar area no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink by the glass cleaner machine . Hand wash sign was posted

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grill Room and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grill Room and Bar on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grill Room and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grill Room and Bar.

How does Grill Room and Bar compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

Grill Room and Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has Grill Room and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grill Room and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grill Room and Bar 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 Grill Room and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grill Room and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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