The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar

99611 Overseas Highway, Bay #5, Key Largo, FL 33037

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Key Largo restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut onions on reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored dry storage 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 inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Thannicha and Sittichai.

53B-14-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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

21-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) at sushi bar. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Still observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking HWS employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Employee discarded and replaced with a new solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

21-12-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar.

How does The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar 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 The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Key Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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