BLACKFIN BISTRO
918 DUVAL STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork inside reach in cooler. Cook inverted them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was provided.
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine and quat test kit since 2025. Cook immediately bought new ones. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
14-11-5Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed freezer gaskets in disrepair.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine located outside.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing in standing water. Employee opened the cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:22 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.