KENNEDY CAFE
924-A KENNEDY DR · 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 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (52F – Cold Holding), pooled eggs (48F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed products in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Operator took solution to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at preparation room. Operator took to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen, ware washing and preparation areas.
24-28-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed plates stored underneath paper towel dispenser at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath char grill soiled with old food debris.
14-69-4Basic – Observed heavy accumulation of Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves at preparation area soiled with black substance and reach in freezer at preparation room soiled with old food debris.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Also observed walls at preparation room soiled with old food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:02 PM.
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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.