Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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AZUR RESTAURANT

425 GRINELL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3472397
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783394
DBPR license5402716

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager from previous day. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hollandaise sauce (125F – Hot Holding). At cook line, as per Manager sauce was prepared approximately 30 minutes. Manager proceeded to reheat sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 8

#11Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled flour and sugar containers.

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed furniture blocking access to HWS at front counter.

#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna carpaccio and beef carpaccio not identified as a raw food on menu. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-01-4

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

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on rack at walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at preparation area. Also observed food cases on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on 3 units at kitchen area.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on kitchen area, also at front counter.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.

#8Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.