Inspection Report

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LUCYS CAFE

119 FITZPATRICK ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3718562
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13757055
DBPR license5428320

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed deodorant stored on shelf over 3CS. Product was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw beef patties stored with frozen bread inside large white chest freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member not knowing minimum concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oscar working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed quaternary test strips expired 2023. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board across 3CS grooved. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets at preparation area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside large white chest freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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