CHICOS CANTINA OF KEY WEST
5230 US HWY 1 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High 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.
41-27-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 5
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of radishes, raw whole fish and raw beef stored on floor underneath shelves at walk in cooler.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near dish machine soiled with black substance.
29-11-4Basic – 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
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2 observation(s)
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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.