CAROLINES CAFE
310 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in next to prep table: pico de gallo (50F – Cold Holding); ham (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours in fridge. Operator moved items to be placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink on cook line.
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on lowboy prep top. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.