Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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525 UNITED 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 number3702433
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740908
DBPR license5402784

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate2 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.

Intermediate 5

#3Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees, aprons and personal belongings inside employee handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of bottled water on kitchen floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)

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