Inspection Report

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SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE

1405 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 10, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3589199
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10856018
DBPR license5402770

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed RAW FISH ROP today and dated today , not frozen , fish was transferred to zip locks **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority03G-05-5

High Priority – Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. ROP FISH WAS prepared today, vacuum packed on site , no haccp, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled **Warning**

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#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher store in handwashing sink **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate35A-24-5

Intermediate – Wild birds or present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed wild birds in outdoor dining area on the floor and landing on tables and rafters over the bar area . Also observed wild birds in the dry storage area in back of the restaurant, doors are opened and birds are coming in and out at free will. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. The Urinals do not flush in men's bathroom **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Potato, panko stored on floor in dry storage **Warning**

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#3Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.