Sundowners

103900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Sundowners stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited eight times.

Restaurants in Key Largo average 69, so Sundowners trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed raw tuna still on ROP package inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded during inspection.. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oysters tags missing date.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area, operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not identified with common name at bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on flour container at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 thawed raw tuna still on ROP package inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored next to ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded shrimp and croquettes containers not covered at chest freezer at cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with common name by cook line.
02D-01-5
47
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 11/30 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ribs (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 11/30 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler by salad station, as per operator over 4 hours, operator 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 cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler by salad station, as per operator over 4 hours, operator discarded during inspection. Also observed crab meat (46F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator add ice bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed next to dishwashing area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on top of food container at salad station, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on cook pork container, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at expo area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from hand wash sink by desserts station.
29-11-4
41
May 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored above key lime pie, on unit at salad station. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 dated on 05/12 on shelves at walk in cooler, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks at cook line, and touching his phone without changing gloves. Instructed employee on correct procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crab mix dated on 05/12 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 raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) on unit at cook line, as per employee less than 3 hours, employee closed lid to cooldown temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster bisque (126F - Hot Holding) on steamer, as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee increased temperature. lobster bisque (166F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 raw tuna and raw mahi fillets still on ROP, on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator cut packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooked pork plastic container cracked at cook line, employee discarded container and replaced with other one. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
32
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on raw oyster container at salad station. Operator segregated oysters during inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated steak (56F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator add ice bags to rapid cooling. Also observed stuffing (47F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours, operator discarded food. Also observed pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding)**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cheese sauce rusted cans at dry storage area. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored above open salami bag on shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp not date marked, as per employee from 2 days ago, inside reach in cooler at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed on raw oyster container at salad station. Operator segregated oysters during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked pasta container at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 raw tuna pieces still on ROP package inside reach in cooler at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed personal drink inside ice maker at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottle on preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking at cook line, not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container being stored on kitchen floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on coleslaw container at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler unit by expo area.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
23
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters container stored above cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler at salad station. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties(49F - Cold Holding); marinated steak (51F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across grill at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, 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 cooked shrimp not date marked at salad station, as per employee over 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 thawed in ROP mahi and tuna packages, inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler across grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above fish fillets inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow tail fillets (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per Chef approximately 45 min.Employee add ice bags during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (115F - Hot Holding); on steam table at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee reheating food during inspection. rice (184F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of white cutting board at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Chef not wearing.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by Walk in freezer.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen back door not closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets (frozen) on preparation table, Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on wakame salad container inside reach in cooler at salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
32
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
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 calamari in cart inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the cook line changing gloves and no hand wash. Inspector instructed employee.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored above cooked pasta inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, also white cutting boards at kitchen area. Also observed soda nozzle holder soiled at the bar outside.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on metal cage/cart inside walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on bacon bites container, also on cooked pasta container at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at the oyster station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items stored over single serving items. Employee removed during inspection. Also a pair of shoes on top of the dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door not closing properly.
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed over table on receiving food area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar outside, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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 on chips container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and grease on hood filters at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor at the cook line. Employee stored properly l **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC in used at kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified in shelve at oyster station. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
18
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the salad reach in cooler , raw tuna over sauce. Operator move the tuna from location **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen reach in cooler hot kitchen ; fish (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than four hours Operator is putting ice under the food. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or hand wash sign at the triple sink area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a black plastic bowl used as scoop in the cooked rice Observed in the pico de gallo container a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 at the kitchen reach in cooler fish thawed in the ROP package
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the small white freezer with the top door in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed boxes with meat stored on the floor of the walk in freezer
14-66-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the Blodgett with accumulated grease **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in one of the hot kitchen reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the cage with meat in the walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall soiled at the dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwashing sanitizing concentration at 10 ppm. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Both hot kitchen reach in cooler. crab meat (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (45F - Cold Holding); cod fish (52F - Cold Holding); snapper (53F - Cold Holding)Condiments area ; cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding); Per operator less the two hours. Operator put all the TCS food over ice. Observed at the walk in cooler diced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (46F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); lemon pie (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator they have been opening the door of the walk in to set up the lunch time food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two ambient thermometers in the walk in cooler with different temperatures. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed staff clean his hands at the triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sinks of dishwashing area with a sanitizing bucket in it and preparation area with a spatula in it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the kitchen a black bowl without handle used as scoop at the rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the small white reach in cooler top door in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oils stored at the dry storage area floor. Operator moved the oil. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the two reach in coolers of the hot kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan on the hood over the fryers, stove . **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door of the condiment reach in cooler area soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp and beef being thawed in standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the metal cage in the walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the dishwashing area is soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
26
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator changed chemicals observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his phone and then handling clean single service items.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies on top of soda gun located in the indoor bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding) stored in the cook line as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food on ice. Observed raw scallops (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the cook line cooler across from fryers as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food on ice. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chimichurri fresh garlic and oil (49F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator less than 2 hours due to cleaning the walk in cooler they left the door open, observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 38F. Observed cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding) at the prep area as per operator less than 3 hours operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the prep area and bar located outside.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed operator remodel the kitchen area and the 3 compartment sink was relocated to the outside area were the mop sink used to be located. Observed a reach in freezer with fries stored outside at the back area. Did not observe on the approved plans on 10/28/2020 walk in cooler and walk in freezer located outside.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, bar located outside.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in portable hand sink located at the bar area, observed in this area an employee scooping ice and prepping cocktails drinks. During inspection operator fix hot water at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a reach in freezer with fries stored outside at the back area.
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cook line reach in cooler ambient temperature at 51F. Observed cook line reach in cooler ambient temperature at 54F across from fryers.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of prep table located in the prep area, operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Observed employee pair of sandals on top of a not in use reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a cook line reach in cooler in poor repair no food was stored inside.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at the prep area and bar located outside.
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service items as gloves, mint toothpicks, lids and cups stored outside under a vinyl tent without walls.
25-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs being thawed in standing water at the prep area, operator placed ribs under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a 3 compartment sink with sanitizing dispensers installed, located at the outside of the kitchen.
16-25-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25ppm).
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the kitchen floor.
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sundowners last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sundowners on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sundowners?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sundowners.

How does Sundowners compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

Sundowners most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has Sundowners' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sundowners have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sundowners 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 Sundowners inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sundowners is inspected around four times per year on average.