Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHICOS CANTINA OF KEY WEST

5230 US HWY 1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3747263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785765
DBPR license5401497

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of broccoli inside reach in cooler.

#5High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler.

#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler.

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.