LA GRIGNOTE KEY WEST LLC
1211 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-47-4High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager discarded water from ice scoop container at front counter. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
10-07-4Basic – 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**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
23-03-4Basic – 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**
12B-13-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS desserts boxes at front counter not inverted. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.