Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KARLITAS CAFE

934 TRUMAN AVE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3739386
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13844226
DBPR license5402720

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority14-31-5

High 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

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – 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**

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – 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**

#3Basic24-14-4

Basic – – 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**

#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – – 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**

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – – 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
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.