CAROLINES CAFE
310 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed. Some soda dispenser nozzles with mold like substance on the surface. The manager Sarah took the nozzles off and sent them to the dish area for cleaning during the inspection.
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
10-18-5Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a bird land on the outdoor dining table after guest left , the manager cleaned and sanitized the table top during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:30 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.