BIG CHEEZEES PUB & GRUB
404 SOUTHARD ST · 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 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (123F – Hot Holding); in hot holding unit at cookl line. Chef proceeded to reheat, ribs (177F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cook line.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in unit at cook line, as per chef work order is placed already to replaced. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line.Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour containers not identified at pizza preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:13 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.