MOONDOG CAFE
823 WHITEHEAD ST · 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 chicken salad (58F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, unit was turned off for approximately 30 minutes for repairs. Observed repair technician during inspection. Observed raw beef patty (56F – Cold Holding) at room temperature resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. Cook placed patties inside unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400 plus ppm) at cook line. Cook took solution to dilute with water.
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink near outdoor ice machine. Manager removed item. Observed soiled cooking utensils stored inside hand sink at pastry preparation area. Employee began removing utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Observed some mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with manager.
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of fries stored on floor at cook line.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.