Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CORAL CRAB CAFE

2001 S ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2914151
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6986589
DBPR license5402580

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 11, 2019 11:07 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 12, 2019 9:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings located on top of the dish machine in the kitchen. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the prep kitchen floor located across from the triple sink.Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings located in the kitchen dry storage room .

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.

#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Observed kitchen hand wash sinks not operating.

#16Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days.Bar area.

#17Intermediate08B-07-4

Intermediate – Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service buffet. Breads

Basic 12

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top of dish machine.

#2Basic36-75-4

Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Around the dish machine areas.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing.Observed ceiling tiles missing around.

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling tiles damaged and missing around kitchen construction.

#5Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed Reach in cooler #5 emptied and not operating.

#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Cold water handle missing on the mop sink.

#7Basic10-12-4

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.Observed Server station soda scoop stored on soiled rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning.Cook line

#10Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.Observed water not supplied to the mop sink.

#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Kitchen hand wash sinks

#12Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.