Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

YELLOWFIN

5950 PENINSULAR AVE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3722297
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760790
DBPR license5428313

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced ham (49F – Cold Holding) at reach in coolers at front counter. As per employee, since the previous day.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (49F – Cold Holding) at reach in coolers at front counter. As per employee, since the previous day.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed car stored in front of the hand sink located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cuban sandwiches missing date marking at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, product prepared on previous day.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches underneath shelf at storage area, inside cabinet underneath 3 compartment sink at front counter, on floor beside ice machine at front counter and underneath coffee dispenser at front counter. During the inspection employee removed the dead roaches and cleaned the surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food without hair restraint. Employee donned hat and beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled underneath shelf at storage area. Employees removed debris. Observed debris on floor underneath speed rack at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, located at coffee shop.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled. Observed old food debris underneath clean in place mixer at back storage area.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves at cook line and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#8Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf at cook line next to vinegar and clean frying pans and next to sandwich press at fruit preparation area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside preparation cooler at cook line and fruit preparation area.

#10Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Chef replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.