THE FLAMING BUOY
424 EATON STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lobster stored over limes in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed lobster on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plate inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in cooler behind front cover.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.