CAROLINES CAFE
310 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi-mahi and tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm)at prep area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine at prep area missing service date.
Basic 4
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. Observed mahi-mahi and tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at prep area with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans at warewashing area wet nesting.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:42 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.