KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM
618 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 1
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken , went to plate a salad, no gloves changed change or hand washing. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap on hand washing sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle by dish machine containing sanitizer, no labeled. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead roaches on glue traps behind soda dispenser. Operator discarded traps. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 thanks no secured.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in hand sink next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce buckets and cooking oil container stored on the floor at storage room. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed cooler interior soiled.at Bach by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of preparation table tables. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:14 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.