Upper Crust Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
35
Score
Upper Crust Pizza has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Upper Crust Pizza's latest score of 35 falls below the Key Largo average of 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored above cooked spaghetti in standing unit at kitchen area, 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 cooked chicken dated on 02/24 in standing unit at kitchen area, employee 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 cooked chicken dated on 02/24 in standing unit at kitchen area, employee discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bolognese sauce soiled container. Employee changed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta, homemade Alfredo sauce , bolognese sauce and cooked eggplant
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar bag at dry storage area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside flour bag at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed homemade Alfredo sauce container not covered in standing unit at kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. Also observed flour container not covered at kitchen area.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from fans at walk in cooler.
29-11-4
35
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta dated on 10/26 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at kitchen, as per operator less than 2 hours, employee moved food container to standing unit.
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 cooked pasta dated on 10/26 in reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee segregated food to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed thawed meatballs opened bag not date marked in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spinach,meatballs and cut onions containers soiled in reach in across pizza maker. Also observed soiled white cutting board by expo area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar bag at dry storage area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on unit across pizza maker. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on fan by pizza oven.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee item next to oil container at expo area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bag not covered at dry storage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
21-09-4
33
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area, also observed salt and sugar soiled containers on preparation table at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Still observe. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Still observe. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observe cooked food bags being stored on soiled bottom interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw pork sausage bag next to cooked pasta bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee stored 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. Observe garlic oil (89F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per employee approximately 35 minutes, employee moved garlic oil to reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked pasta and cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated cooked food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe Martina Hajkova 1/8/20 expired certificate.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at kitchen area, also observed salt and sugar soiled containers on preparation table at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe white freezer soiled handle next to pizza oven.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe throughout kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 3 units at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe at kitchen area.
10-20-4
33
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the sugar bag a bowl without handle used as scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the kitchen reach in cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed cardboard tiles on the dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the lamp over the kitchen reach in cooler soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pizza pans stored on the floor near the pizza oven
24-26-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler with the floors and gaskets in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelf under the pizza preparation table soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum containers over the microwave not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded equipment at the back area, near the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease by the pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Upper Crust Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Upper Crust Pizza on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Upper Crust Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Upper Crust Pizza.
How does Upper Crust Pizza compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Upper Crust Pizza most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Upper Crust Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Upper Crust Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Upper Crust Pizza 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 Upper Crust Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Upper Crust Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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