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OLD TOWN MEXICAN CAFE

7 KEY LIME SQ · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3750229
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788731
DBPR license5401688

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.

#9Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training training expired for Oscar Coca, Francisco Arevalo, Iveth Rayo, Malika Iskakova all expired on 06/26

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case cases of water and bottles sodas on the storage area floor.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep cooler gasket soiled, white chest freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed case coconut chicken, beef, mahi stored on prep kitchen cooler not covered.

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed ice buildup walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.