Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST

804 WHITEHEAD ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3610226
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10898218
DBPR license5428285

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Kitchen in the, cooling rack: cooked chicken (98F – Cooling), as per operator, cooked 3 hours before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper cooling procedures and provided the handout. Operator discussed the cooked chicken during the inspection.

#5High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Kitchen in the, cooling rack: cooked chicken (98F – Cooling), as per operator, cooked 3 hours before the inspection. Discussed with the operator the proper cooling procedures and provided the handout. Operator discussed the cooked chicken during the inspection.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw burger patties stored above a case of whole tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, meat slicer, and cutting boards soiled. Bar area: soda gun nozzle soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary test kits not provided.

#9Intermediate27-09-4

Intermediate – No running water at hand washing sink by the ice machine.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Nearby the dishwasher: ceiling tiles with water damage.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing watering the kitchen by the two ac units. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the three compartment sink and the cookline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.