THE CAFE
509 SOUTHARD ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine , first aid kit improperly stored on shelving with food product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 1 live roach on the floor under the standup cooler in the kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed carrots that are soft and have black mold like substance on them **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (43F – Cold Holding); potatoes cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); vegi meatballs (57F – Cold Holding); vegi sausage , in reach-in lift lid unit at the start of cook line. All TCS foods were located to a working unit. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher in handwash sink in the kitchen **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lift lid units on cookline are not cold holding @41F or below . The owner called the repair technician for service on the units during the inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead roaches 2 under the triple sink, 3 under the dishwasher against the wall on the floor **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by the back door **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed plywood flooring in dish room **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor 5 gallon bucket of oranges and apples on the floor in dish room **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwasher area **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:26 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.