Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KENNEDY CAFE

924-A KENNEDY DR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3721691
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760184
DBPR license5428095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over cooked sausages, at reach in cooler kitchen area. Employee stored raw beef on bottom shelf under shelf under ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink on preparation area by walk in cooler. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

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

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door to outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles, and bucket with pickles stored on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven and fryer grease.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in freezer, employee water bottle. Operator discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at prep table reach in cooler 3 doors at kitchen, standing water inside unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.