Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

RAMS HEAD SOUTHERNMOST

804 WHITEHEAD ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3703630
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13877054
DBPR license5428285

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (53F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (53F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Sliced ham (47F – Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (43F – Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (47F – Cold Holding). Operator moved all food items to the reach in coolers at kitchen area for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Observed the walk in cooler at 41°F and only non TCS foods. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates expired 07/20/2026 for the employees Fritznel V., Gary P. and Yosebb E. As per operator working for more than 7 years. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: ntermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates expired 07/20/2026 for the employees Fritznel V., Gary P. and Yosebb E. As per operator working for more than 7 years. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table on cook line at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table on cook line at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled in front of dishwasher aching at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled in front of dishwasher aching at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around cook line area, dishwasher water, and storage area at kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-12: Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around cook line area, dishwasher water, and storage area at kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.