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STINKIN CRAWFISH

217 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3382473
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8473434
DBPR license5402090

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate9 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 4

#10High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.

#11High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water, 81F.

#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed sixty rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area next to mop sink, area is off the side of the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on the side of the building across from the beer cooler.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to dish area,

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for dish machine.

#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/. No certified food manager working with seven employees working.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in reach-in cooler at front of kitchen. Manager stated item prepared on 12/9.

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill on cook line. Employee removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coats and purses on dry storage shelf next to mop sink.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle for rice cooker on cook line. Handle for reach-in freezer in dry storage area.

#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on prep table in liquor storage room.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-11-5

Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go cups stored in area next to beer cooler.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water next to three compartment sink. Manager placed chicken under running water in prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of spices on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.