THE COURTHOUSE DELI
600 WHITEHEAD ST UNIT C1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of roasted red pepper on shelf located next to mop sink room at back storage area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bagel burger (125F – Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit next to cashier machine at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator increased the temperature of the hot holding unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee ice cubes stored inside hand wash sink next to coffee grinder machine at front counter preparation area. Operator removed and discarded coffee ice cubes at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Zarina G. and Aigul A. As per operator hired over to month ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with mold like substance inside mop sink room at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle inside cooked rice container at cold holding unit at sandwich station at kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor next to mop sink at back storage area. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored above container with potato chips bags in shelf in front of walk in freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored backpack under potato chips bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bananas, frozen berries inside container at cold holding unit next to coffee machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed coffee ice cubes inside container uncovered stored at walk in freezer at kitchen area. Operator covered it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket on mop sink room at back storage area. Operator stored hang mop at mop sink room during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table and coffee machine not stored inside sanitizing solution at front counter preparation table. Operator stored inside sanitizing solution at front counter preparation area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.