KENNEDY CAFE
924-A KENNEDY DR · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Prep man put gloves on without washing hands . Prep man washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm chlorine in dishmachine **Warning**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed prep cook cutting tomatoes for salad without wearing gloves. **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ready to eat Tomatoes cut without wearing gloves. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 92F , potatoes were put on stove top to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The Bar Soda gun is soiled with mold like substance and debris . **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty container stored in handwash sink **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
Basic 12
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Near grease interceptor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor, potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Kitchen Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind triple sink and fryer, and cooking equipment. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior white of refrigerator is soiled , bottom shelves on prep and grill tables are full of rust. Soda gun holster is soiled. Bar reach in cooler gaskets are soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.triple sink hot water faucet is taped closed **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:52 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.