Inspection Report

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LUCYS CAFE

119 FITZPATRICK ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471204
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782201
DBPR license5428320

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs over cooked pork stored inside the flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator Lucy Salgado.

#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside the three compartments sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.