KEY WEST POKE HOUSE
500 TRUMAN AVE STE 1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen stored on shelf above reach in cooler across walk in cooler.
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tuna stored over milk inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tobkio stored over pineapple at front counter. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boba pearls (112F – Hot Holding) in prep area, as per operator for 1 hour.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink near cook line. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates not completely filled out, missing employee date of birth and expiration date.
Basic 2
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddles stored inside standing water 81F next to rice cookers. Operator removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.