Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE CAFE

509 SOUTHARD ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3609216
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10896519
DBPR license5402750

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table, operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil stored in standing water at 88°F, operator placed on top of the stove to be reheated at 135°F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.