Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA TE DA KEY WEST

1125 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3728351
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766844
DBPR license5402076

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato sauce dated on 10/03on shelves at walk in cooler next.Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade tomato sauce dated on 10/03on shelves at walk in cooler next.Operator discarded.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roast beef (45F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator add ice for rapid cooling. Observed cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) , as per operator more than 4 hours, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed on clams tags.

#9Intermediate02C-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 cooked duck prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee mug on preparation table across cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at walk in cooler, operator stored properly. Also observed syrup case stored on floor by dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottles inside reach in cooler across cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with mold like substance wall at dishwasher area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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.