Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE CATERING

1405 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1135516
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13738839
DBPR license5402837

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemical products by the food. Chef moved them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic containers used to scoop peanuts as a topping .

#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed some missing ambient thermometers in reach in coolers .

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean containers ready to use.

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor tiles need grout to sealed the floor completely.

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic containers with food items without identification ( flour, blackening) . Chef labeled the containers immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.