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
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm at dish machine 100 ppm chrlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container, strawberries.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over feta cheese in stand up cooler Raw fish over fruit pulp in walk-in cooler
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP raw tuna in package not frozen
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains @91F hot holding cooked plantains were covered on stove over pilot light **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce, dressing and Slaw in 5 gallon bucket no date marked
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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Wait station Hot water faucet does not work , cold water at 80F
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, using side orders cups to dispense. Parmesan, blue cheese
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.on ice machine door
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine door broken
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink next to mop sink has no handle.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-18-5Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand wash sink leaks from the faucet when the turned on.
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Key lime pies stored in standup cooler in hallway with customer access . Unit is not looked . Pies are not packaged
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:40 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.