GRAND CAFE KEY WEST
314 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation, observed cooked potatoes as per kitchen cook exceeds Omer 7 days in side walk in cooler. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cook **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 49 f in walk in cooler , pasta at 51 f Noodles 44 f Management place the items in the freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Buckets of food in the dry storage not properly labeled. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee certificates are expired 4-2025 Approximately 10 employees. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen top surfaces soiled of Kitchen shelves. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen Reach in cooler. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in kitchen throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Food preparation area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:42 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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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.