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BOAT HOUSE KEY WEST

231-A MARGARET ST, LANDS END VILLAGE · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450328
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739355
DBPR license5401445

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for all employees expired on 10/2024. Lilian, Erick, Ramiro, Francisco, phoebe, Aura, Marylin, Juan. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside middle walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Warning**

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#4Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored hanging from trash can.operator removed and placed inside dish machine for proper washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 104 at kitchen. Operator turned on stove to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.