Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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RICKY'S BLUE HEAVEN

729 THOMAS ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 330407334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3447379
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736406
DBPR license5401950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 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 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (73F – Cold Holding) at front preparation area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee removed excess product from container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from air conditioning unit draining into hand sink at back preparation area. Observed drain line from soda gun holster stored inside hand sink at bar. Manager removed line at bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic 5

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw shrimp stored on floor at protein walk in cooler. Manager placed product on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sinks at cook line and bar.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods at cook line soiled with accumulated grease.

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Employees placed cloths in sanitizer solution.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:25 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 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.