RICKY'S BLUE HEAVEN
729 THOMAS ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 330407334
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (52F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Employee placed bag of ice over product. Observed pancake batter (71F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per Chef, less than 2 hours. Discussed time as a public health control with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. Quaternary solution tested at 200ppm. Manager called repair technician during inspection.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at back preparation area preparing food with no hair restraints.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at sides and bottom of screen door at kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink near ice bin across from warehouse washing area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:12 PM.
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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.