KEY WEST DINER
1619 NW FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Country fried steak over fried zucchini at reach in freezer on cook line. Observed Cooked mussels in same container as raw calamari at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (48F – cold holding); shrimp (50F – cold holding) Observed at reach in cooler on cook line. Observed cooler door left open, per operator door left open for approximately 15 minutes. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator closed cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink on back dock.
Intermediate 5
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed 4 egg Benedict preparations on menu, no indicator for undercooked food item.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
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 any training at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time control procedure present at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:33 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.