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LA GRIGNOTE KEY WEST LLC

1211 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3610480
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10898472
DBPR license5428340

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority22-47-4

High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over arugula at reach in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (55F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by kitchen. As per employee prepared less than 2 hours. Employee prepared container with ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager discarded water from ice scoop container at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Diego Velazquez expired since 03-30-2025. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored inside container with water at room temperature. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter by pastry station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Manager removed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS desserts boxes at front counter not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled between the 2 reach in cooler by ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.