Inspection Report

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THE SOUTHERNMOST HOUSE

1400 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3750113
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788615
DBPR license5428245

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked diced potatoes in reach in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By mop sink located outside. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from prep area : dishwasher machine, prep table with blenders, juicer, coolers , slicer, utensils, and 3 compartment sink are present at the time of the inspection. The area is used as commissary for food truck. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.