GRAND CAFE KEY WEST
314 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over lettuce inside glass door cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on top of dish machine at kitchen area. Observed approximately 2 rodent droppings behind beverage cooler at kitchen area. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under coffee machine at kitchen area. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings under steam table at kitchen area. Observed 1 rodent dropping on top of plate under steam table at kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings wrapped on towel under steam table at kitchen area. Observed Bite marks on penne pasta bag of 10 lbs. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings inside plastic container containing uncooked penne pasta on storage shelves at kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on tray under freshly baked bread next triple sink at kitchen area. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings on mop sink area next to kitchen. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Observed Bite marks on penne pasta bag of 10 lbs. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (50F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (52F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooler door was open often during preparation. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Basic 5
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under hand sink next to dish machine. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of grease under friers at kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease between cooking equipment. Observed accumulation of debris under steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed back door open. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:16 AM.
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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.