Raw Bar
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Raw Bar, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Key Largo restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute dispenser next to steam table, employee stats to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food inside ice dispenser next to seafood reach in cooler, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle above edamame salad container at kitchen area, employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris accumulated at seafood reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler drawer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior across flat grill.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across grill at kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab cakes tray not covered at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to steam table.
21-09-4
61
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on some oysters tags not marked with last day served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice cubes inside hand wash sink next to ice dispenser.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal yogurt cup next to establishment food in reach in cooler. Employee removed during inspection.
08B-49-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not labeled with common name, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked crab cakes not date marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on clean containers at kitchen area.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal coffee cup inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled interior on unit by hot holding unit at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to bar. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee closed reach in cooler lid during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored inside HWS, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
50
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (47F - Cold Holding); white fish (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed in oyster's container.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking kitchen hand wash sink, Manager moved table during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drawers bottom on reach in cooler under grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not identified in kitchen area. Employee put name in bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected the ice scoop storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic containers stored on the top shelf of the fruit preparation Area Operator inverted the containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raw Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raw Bar on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raw Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Raw Bar.
How does Raw Bar compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Raw Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Raw Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raw Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Raw Bar 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 Raw Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raw Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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