SANDY'S CAFE AND STORAGE AREA
1026 WHITE ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over sliced ham at 2 doors standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. Discussed and coached the operator in proper methods.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing a blender jar in the designated handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. During the inspection employee put on the hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed and coached operator and employee in proper methods.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed tong. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spatula stored in standing water at 76 F. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.