Duck Key, Monroe County

THE CAFE/SALT + ASH

61 HAWKS CAY BLVD, Duck Key, FL 33050

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
May 21, 2026
City
Duck Key
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03G-05-5

Detail 24587906

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: At Callback inspection I observed, frozen ROP raw fish and frozen ROP oxtail processed on site with no HACCP plan available. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 24587912

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: At callback, inspection observed raw chicken stored over unwashed produce : apples, avocados lemons in the walk-in cooler Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 24587910

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna ceviche , wahoo crudo not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: callback, inspection observed, coconut tuna ceviche , Himachi, raw oysters not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Admin Complaint

03G-50-1

Detail 24587911

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen raw poultry, raw fish, cook beef, raw shrimp in stand up freezer ROP processed on site . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: A call back inspection I observed raw frozen oxtail and raw frozen fish in ROP packaging processed on site with no HACCP plan available Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24587905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin Admin Complaint

03G-54-1

Detail 24587909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Frozen Cooked beef ROP dated on 11/25 . No HACCP plan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Frozen raw ox tail dated 11/9/26. No HACCP plan Admin Complaint

48-02-5

Detail 24587908
  • From initial inspection : Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: Time Extended

48-01-5

Detail 24587907
  • From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-21: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 15

03G-05-5

Detail 24355248

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24355260

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24355250

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry stored over raw beef in the walk-in cooler Warning

08A-11-5

Detail 24355255

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks (wine) in walk-in cooler . Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24355245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 120F lid was put on sausage to bring temp up Pork (120F - Hot Holding); butter (77F - Hot Holding); roasted tomatoes (120*F) Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24355257

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

02B-01-5

Detail 24355252

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna ceviche , wahoo crudo not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24355246

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen raw poultry, raw fish, cook beef, raw shrimp in stand up freezer ROP processed on site . Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24355251

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1/23 Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24355259

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

24-07-4

Detail 24355258

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large clean pots stored on the floor Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24355254

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Raw scallops are wrapped cloth napkin . In walk-in cooler, cloth covers butter pancake in walk-in cooler Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24355261

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils not presented handle first Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24355247

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Frozen Cooked beef ROP dated on 11/25 . No HACCP plan Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24355253

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and rice thawing on prep table Warning

48-02-5

Detail 24355256

Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

48-01-5

Detail 24355249

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 14

22-45-4

Detail 24021473

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plastic and metal food containers that have spray paint on the exterior of containers

08A-05-6

Detail 24021464

High Priority - Raw eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cake Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24021472

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (44F); beef bacon (44F - Cold Holding) cooler lids were closed to help cold holding at or below 41F Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24021471

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

01C-05-4

Detail 24021477

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

01C-10-4

Detail 24021476

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

02C-02-5

Detail 24021465

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melons are not date marked

14-01-5

Detail 24021466

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handle Containers were removed from food storage containers Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24021475

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

21-05-5

Detail 24021474

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Covering cut lettuce Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24021478

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 24021469

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 24021467

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

10-07-4

Detail 24021468

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90 F water Utensils and container were located on a heat source to correct temperature to 135 F or above Corrective Action Taken

48-01-5

Detail 24021470

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Apr 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23729506

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 2025-04-24: a vacuum breaker needs to be installed at each side of splitter . Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 23729508

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: The handwashing sink next pizza oven on front line must be reinstalled as per approved plans Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23729507

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw shucked oysters and Raw tuna ceviche is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: On the cafe breakfast menu raw smoked salmon is not identified as raw or undercooked. Time Extended

Feb 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23566834

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.0ppm chlorine Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23566840

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23566833

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

31A-04-4

Detail 23566839

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23566837

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw shucked oysters and Raw tuna ceviche is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23566838

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The front area of salt and ash has been remolded and handwashing sinks have been removed and or relocated. No plans were submitted for the remodel. Warning

02A-01-5

Detail 23566836

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23566835

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23566832

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Warning