Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAROLINES CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3717135
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755628
DBPR license5401740

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi-mahi and tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority41-27-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris.

#8Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at prep area with deep marks and not easily cleaned.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal pans at warewashing area wet nesting.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.