Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAFE MARQUESA

600 FLEMING ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3750369
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788871
DBPR license5401720

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep area containers of butter (57F – Cold Holding) and pooled eggs (63F – Cold Holding). As per chef less than 4 hours.

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine dish machine.

#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified manager present with 4 employees onsite during inspection.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout soiled with dust.

#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for both shared unisex bathrooms.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout.

#4Basic10-20-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter spoons stored in standing water of 56F.

#6Basic24-01-4

Basic – Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for preset silverware on outdoor tables.

#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.