RICKY'S BLUE HEAVEN
729 THOMAS ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 330407334
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink.
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee remove pancakes from griddle with spatula and bare hand then plated and adjust pancakes on plate with bare hands. Coached employee on proper glove usage.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over box of lobster tails. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line 3 cartons of shelled eggs (53F – Cold Holding). Operator placed into an ice bath to rapid cool.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee remove pancakes from griddle with spatula and bare hand then plated and adjust pancakes on plate with bare hands. Coached employee on proper glove usage. Operator discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line shelf pancake batter (78F – Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator removed and stored in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line sautéed mushroom (110F – Hot Holding); operator increased heat.
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash kitchen at cook line used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants inside.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiter station. Operator placed chain.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin at entrance of kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at prep kitchen oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at prep kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand sink.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at several coolers at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line containers of shrimp, beef, lobster meet, pancake cake batter store uncovered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.