KARLITAS CAFE
934 TRUMAN AVE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer across employee bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-14: Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer across employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled across from cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-14: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled across from cook line. **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-14: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
24-14-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between wall and triple sink. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-14: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between wall and triple sink. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-14: Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-14: Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:53 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.