Big Pine Key, Monroe County

FL KEY'S CAFE

30739 OVERSEAS HWY, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 9, 2025
City
Big Pine Key
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

25-05-4

Detail 24237104

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on the floor in office

29-11-4

Detail 24237105

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

16-33-4

Detail 23860352

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-37-1

Detail 23860355

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23860351

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes, gravy, Soup in reach in cooler ,

51-11-4

Detail 23860353

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-38-4

Detail 23860354

Basic - The tea container is lid cracked or broken.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23487557

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-42-4

Detail 23487555

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

16-33-4

Detail 23487558

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23487556

Intermediate - No chemical quaternary kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23487561

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 23487560

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The vacuum breakers have been installed on both faucets but one has been removed due to spraying water. Operator is purchasing a new one to replace it. Time Extended

16-33-4

Detail 23487559

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. * Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23487562

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 23296169

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.100 ppm200ppm more sanitizer tabs were added to triple sink Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23296165

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23296166

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

16-33-4

Detail 23296168

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23296170

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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

31A-11-4

Detail 23296171

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of scrub pads Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23296167

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 22834223

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on food storage shelves. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 22834219

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25 ppm chlorine, 50 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22834221

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In mop sink area

31A-11-4

Detail 22834222

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap , s rub pads stored in the cookline handwash sink Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22834220

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

25-05-4

Detail 22834224

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case ofStyrofoam cups stored on the floor in storage office

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-19-4

Detail 22476726

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand sink.

50-17-3

Detail 22476724

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 22476730

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in dump / prep sink

11-27-4

Detail 22476735

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. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22476725

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

27-16-4

Detail 22476734

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at handwash sink in kitchen because of faucet In disrepair

22-20-5

Detail 22476728

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior side of door of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22476732

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 22476721

Basic - Employee drinking coffee from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

13-03-4

Detail 22476733

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 22476723

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 compartment sink is leaking water onto the floor and has no hot water handle.

36-22-4

Detail 22476727

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room

29-08-4

Detail 22476731

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet on handwash and dump sink is turned off because faucet valve In disrepair

42-03-5

Detail 22476722

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill charger, drill bits and Blower stored on food storage shelves.

29-11-4

Detail 22476729

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle on triple sink faucet .

42-01-4

Detail 22476736

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22043475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 55F, sausage 55F, ham 51F, Items in top of lift lid unit were relocated to inside to rapid cool down Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22043479

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb @ inside hose Bibb Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22043480

Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22043481

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22043478

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of crab pad and soap in sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22043476

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

14-74-7

Detail 22043477

Basic - Lift lid unit on cookline area. Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Lid was closed and double pans removed

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 21634136

High Priority - At mop sink Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

03B-01-6

Detail 21634139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy @130F in warmer cook stirred the gravy Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21634137

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade and can opener blade are soiled .

22-20-5

Detail 21634138

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

51-11-4

Detail 21634134

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-37-5

Detail 21634140

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Peeling paint on ceiling in kitchen area

14-01-5

Detail 21634135

Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense flour.

23-03-4

Detail 21634133

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine is soiled.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 20990812

High Priority - Dish washer Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

22-49-4

Detail 20990810

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine

22-45-4

Detail 20990815

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized, dish machine is not sanitizing dishes. 0 ppm chlorine

03A-02-5

Detail 20990816

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.in reachin cooler at cook area shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50*F - Cold Holding) All items in reach in cooler a double stacked in pans. Operator removed second pans to eliminate the cold hold issue in the reach in unit . Corrective Action Taken

16-55-4

Detail 20990814

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Hot water is being added with a hose manually to dish machine and the machine is not sanitizing . The triple sink will be used to wash all dishes until repairs are made to dish machine

12B-07-4

Detail 20990811

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

38-07-4

Detail 20990813

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cook line build no shield

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

50-17-2

Detail 20604469

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10/1/21. During inspection I discussed how to renew license on line with the manager.

08A-05-6

Detail 20604471

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage next to RTE Ham in stand up reach in unit.

29-34-4

Detail 20604472

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At threaded hose Bibb connections Above mop sink .

12A-03-4

Detail 20604475

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

31B-05-4

Detail 20604478

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in men's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 20604467

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 20604477

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

13-04-4

Detail 20604470

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 20604466

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

29-09-4

Detail 20604479

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At prep sink in kitchen

10-17-4

Detail 20604476

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between conduit and wall @dish machine

23-03-4

Detail 20604474

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on stand up reach in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 20604473

Basic - Potatoes , oil stored on floor in dry storage

10-08-5

Detail 20604468

Basic - Spoon in contact with ice in ice machine