KEY WEST DINER
1619 NW FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. roast beef (44F – Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of mushrooms **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Raw meat in grocery bag in walk in freezer **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. roast beef (44F – Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (64F – Cold Holding); provolone cheese (64F – Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned. Over stocked above rim less than four hours. Placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. tomato soup (128F – Hot Holding) steam table. In unit less than four hours. Stirred to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef rinsing bowl in hand sink on cook line **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips on site for swimming pool **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not provided on site **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents unclean in kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones over prep table next to microwave on cook line **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor next to office Potatoes cooling on floor in front of dry storage rack Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler Raw meat bucket on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:48 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.