Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL SIBONEY RESTAURANT STOCK ISLAND

5510 3 AVE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3442818
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731844
DBPR license5400833

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 thawed raw mani filets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from warehouse washing area. Manager coached employees on proper procedures.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw grouper (61F – Cold Holding); cooked ham (61F – Cold Holding) at 3 door reach in cooler across from ware washing area. As per manager, products were placed inside unit approximately 1 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice over all products and manager called repair technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 4

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 thawed raw mani filets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler across from warehouse washing area. Manager coached employees on proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled with black substance above steam table. Observed reach in cooler fan covers soiled.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves across from warehouse washing area soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.