Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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VIVA SALOON

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3411721
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8572973
DBPR license5428231

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards, also observed soiled can opener blade.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sweet potatoes not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in women's bathroom.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several not covered food containers inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef in standing water in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#11Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.