Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHICOS CANTINA OF KEY WEST

5230 US HWY 1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429453
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718479
DBPR license5401497

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (57F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from cook line. As per operator, product placed inside unit less than 1 hour prior. Advised operator to place bag of ice over product.

#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at preparation area. Employee took solution to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at ware washing area utilized as dump sink. Operator discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of radishes, raw whole fish and raw beef stored on floor underneath shelves at walk in cooler.

#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near dish machine soiled with black substance.

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at sink when valves are closed at ware washing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.