KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM Inspection – August 26, 2026

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (126F – Hot Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored on top of the flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 00 ppm.

#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 5 cases of Mahi mahi stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bar mat soiled located in service station.

#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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