SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE CATERING
1405 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg mix (50F – Cold Holding); bacon ham (53F – Cold Holding) stored in room temperature, operator placed items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In front of beverage walk in cooler.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside beverage walk in cooler and food walk in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of limes stored on the floor next to walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler in front of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Observed interior of hot holding box soiled.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped at the ware washing area.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and shrimp thawing in room temperature. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored around the kitchen, operator placed inside sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:17 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.