DANTE'S KEY WEST/PRIME 951
951 CAROLINE STREET · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over pickles at reach in cooler at preparation area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch and shrimp ceviche (45F – Cold Holding), cut lettuce (53F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, product placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (119F – Hot Holding), butter (98F – Hot Holding) at steam table at expo area. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch and shrimp ceviche (45F – Cold Holding), cut lettuce (53F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, product placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (119F – Hot Holding), butter (98F – Hot Holding) at steam table at expo area. As per manager, for more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available for dish machine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at expo and storage areas.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at preparation cooler at cook line at 48 F.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at preparation area.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.