Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL SIBONEY RESTAURANT STOCK ISLAND

5510 3 AVE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3748088
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13786590
DBPR license5400833

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed yuca (95F – Cooling) at room temperature on shelf underneath steam table. As per manager, product prepared more than 2 hours prior.

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pork at 3 door reach in cooler. Employee rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yuca (95F – Cooling) at room temperature on shelf underneath steam table. As per manager, product prepared more than 2 hours prior.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); conch fritter batter (67F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (62F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at kitchen. As per manager, for 2 hours. Employee took products to freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink at kitchen. Manager placed bottle of soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in water at 83F. Employee took items to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of grease.

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.