KEY WEST BITE
920 CAROLINE ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately dry brittle rodent droppings ; 20 dry brittle located in the prep area kitchen on the floor under the single service item shelves. 10 dry brittle located on top of the soda boxes located in the prep area kitchen. Observed Approximately 10 moist rodent droppings located on the top of the dish machine located in the prep kitchen.
Intermediate 4
22-25-4Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
31A-13-4Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed Front bar area hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Observed the cook line drawers soiled on the cook line.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed cooked pork and sliced ham held more than 24 hours, ready to eat not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled top of dish machine.
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed soiled shelves around kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease on the side of the fryer and on the shelf under the grill/griddle area.
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Observed floor soiled under the prep kitchen single service shelves area.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.Observed utensils stored in soiled tray located above and he steam table in the kitchen area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 1 drink located in the prep kitchen. Observed 1 drink located in the dish area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the cook line area..
23-23-4Basic – Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Observed soiled kitchen fan.
23-19-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.Observed Cola reach in cooler exterior soiled.
23-22-4Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on speed rack shelves. shelves.
36-68-4Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Kitchen hand wash sink.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed soiled stove trays on the cook line.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking on the kitchen hand wash sink.
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Observed soiled bottom shelf of the reach in cooler located on the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.