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CRAFT KEY BISCAYNE

260 CRANDON BLVD STE 14 · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476510
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787507
DBPR license2336569

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority11 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook started preparing door no hand washing prior. Coached employee on correct procedures and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside reach in cooler by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (50F – Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler by dishwasher, as per person in charge it's been outside for approximately 1 hour prior. Person in charge placed ziplock bag with ice over container for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 11

#12Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided to person in charge via email.

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by table next to mop sink.

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scraper and sponge stored inside handwashing sink at second floor. Observed metal coffee cups stored inside handwashing sink at front counter, person in charge removed cups.

#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Eggs Benedict offered as raw on menu not linked to consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit to check dishwasher machine and no quaternary test kit to check 3 compartment sink and bucket.

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sink, person in charge refilled paper. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#20Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cheese and garlic in oil with time marking but no written procedures. Provided to person in charge via email.

#21Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures. Coached person in charge on correct procedures.

#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled as its common name at front counter.

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed fish at 34F thawing inside reach in cooler at second floor not removed from packaging. Person in charge cut throughout packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic35B-01-4

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on ovens door at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over orange juice squeezer on second floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers stored at drain boards at second floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at second floor

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top reach in coolers not stored inside sanitizer buckets at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:47 PM.

Violation category totals
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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.