RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST
804 WHITEHEAD ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked pasta at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (53F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (53F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (47F – Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (43F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (47F – Cold Holding). Operator moved all food items to the reach in coolers at kitchen area for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table next to dishwasher machine. Employee washed and sanitized can opener blade at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink at bar area. **Warning**
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. Observed certificates expired 07/20/2026 for the employees Fritznel V., Gary P. and Yosebb E. As per operator working for more than 7 years. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walking cooler at a temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheitat storage area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table on cook line at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use tongs stored inside standing water at 71F next to flat top at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting boards on top of preparation table in front of flat top at kitchen area. Employee removed towel from under cutting boards at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled in front of dishwasher aching at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around cook line area, dishwasher water, and storage area at kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth over preparation table at cook line not in sanitizing solution at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.