Reef Central Banquet Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
39
Score
Reef Central Banquet Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Key Largo average 69, so Reef Central Banquet Kitchen trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade pizza sauce dated on 03/28 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) on cart at walk in cooler, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved from coldest area.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, employee moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breadcrumbs container not covered at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on bread crumbs container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents and ceiling tiles with dust accumulated at preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drawers at fresh fish reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed food debris and grease accumulated on stove.
23-03-4
39
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (76F - Cold Holding) in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 35 minutes, operator discarded water and moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken thawed not date marked in shelves at walk in cooler.
02C-08-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cucumbers plastic container stored on walk in cooler floor, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (76F - Cold Holding) in standing water inside 3 compartment sink, as per operator less than 35 minutes, operator discarded water and moved to walk in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wiping cloths by preparation area next to oven.
21-12-4
61
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw steak stored above raw fish on cart at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observe opened coke can next to cutting board at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe on oats white bin container at preparation area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe salsa container with old label on it at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe on table at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 personal book bag on preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed some food cases stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler drawers at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler Gardenanger area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed crab mix (42F - Cold Holding); dated on the 07/16/2023.tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding) dated on 07/02/2023 Manager discarded during inspection.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at main kitchen. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
52
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the pot dishwasher reach rinse temperature of 147F. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the dishwashing area soiled ceiling tile **Time Extended**
22-56-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed a vacuum package pork on location without name, date packed, items in the package, use by date **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observed a vacuum package pork on location without name, date packed, items in the package, use by date **Time Extended**
03G-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the dishwashing area soiled ceiling tile **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the dishwashing area soiled ceiling tile **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean white plastic containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean white plastic containers. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reef Central Banquet Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reef Central Banquet Kitchen on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reef Central Banquet Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reef Central Banquet Kitchen.
How does Reef Central Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Reef Central Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Reef Central Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Reef Central Banquet Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Reef Central Banquet Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Reef Central Banquet Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Reef Central Banquet Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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