KOLACHE KITCHEN
2770 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in cooler next to cook line grill: pancake batter (44F – Cold Holding); French toast (45F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler over night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cooler next to cook line grill: pancake batter (44F – Cold Holding); French toast (45F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler over night.
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Containers of milk stored in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee stated item opened on 9/25. Employee placed proper date on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager present.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink on cook line. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available. Inspector provided operator a consumer advisory by email. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in back of kitchen. CO2 tank next to soda boxes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill. Employee placed drink on bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor next to soda box station.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts and salads in self service case at front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers on cook line.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored in dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:02 PM.
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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.