Mikes BBQ 101

101900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Mikes BBQ 101 has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key Largo restaurant scores 69. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Juanita G. and Aparecida D. expired training on 02/24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major 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 potatoes salad (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator salad was prepared less than 1 hour ago. Operator open lid container to cooldown faster. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands at 3 compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); as per Manager less than 3 hours. Manager moved food to freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching coleslaw salad, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than two hours. They have stored hot cheese in the refrigerator for cooling purposes

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mikes BBQ 101 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mikes BBQ 101 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mikes BBQ 101?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mikes BBQ 101.

How does Mikes BBQ 101 compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

Mikes BBQ 101 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has Mikes BBQ 101's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mikes BBQ 101 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mikes BBQ 101 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 Mikes BBQ 101 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mikes BBQ 101 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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