1075 DUVAL ST C3, Key West, FL 330403161
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter between.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Observed small white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager takumi with no food manager certificate. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handlers training certification expired.
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 mahi Mahi in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. Operator removed fish from the package. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
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. Warning
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe Cristina Bacila, manager certification expired on 05/09/2024. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe establishment offers raw items not identified on menu. Repeat Violation Warning
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. Observe raw mahi fillets still on ROP packages on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee cut packages during inspection. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Cristina Bacilica, 05/09/2019 expired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: 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/. Observed Cristina Bacilica, Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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/. Observed Cristina Bacilica, 05/09/2019 expired.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed with employees in proper methods. Provided printed form.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor, located at dry storage.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Operator stated chicken was placed in cooler earlier today from freezer. Operator removed chicken and placed in nearby cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can containing toxic substance stored next to can of beans. Operator removed can of oven cleaner to properly store. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen area next to triple sink used to store supplies.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Basic - 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. Reach-in cooler next to triple sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 48F. Observed large mass of ice in back of reach-in cooler. Operator removed TCS food from cooler and placed in nearby cooler until unit is serviced Corrective Action Taken
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. Raw thawed fish labeled to remove fish from packaging still in sealed packaging. Discussed with operator. Operator placed slit in packaging. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of soy sauce and bin with sealed bags of sugar stored on floor in storage area.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: No plans on file for extension of a back storage Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license 10-1-2022 Admin Complaint
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. Warning
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. Warning
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers. Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi Bar. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - Observed no approved plan review submitted. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Observed no approved plan review submitted. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. Admin Complaint
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain line from the sushi bar reach cooler draining into a bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine test kit.
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. - Observed no approved plan review submitted. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Juan Diego Pensacola, expired 4/30/21 hired more than 3 years; Sukanya Vamasuree, expired 9/26/21 hired more than 3 years; Cesar Estrada, expired 4/28/21 hired more than 3 years; Manko Cross, expired 4/20/21 hired more than 3 years.
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed operator installed an extension of a back storage area that is not completed sealed, located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. Observed in the additional dry storage area: bags of onions, containers with mayonnaise, soy sauce, reach in coolers with vegetables and raw shell eggs, and chest freezers with Observed inside chest freezer imitation crab (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding) for the customers stored inside.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach- in freezers. Front counter Repeat Violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand washing sink.
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed operator installed an extension of a back storage area that is not completed sealed, located in the back of the establishment. This area has 4 chest freezer, 2 refrigerator, ice machine, single service items and bag of onion. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. Observed inside chest freezer imitation crab (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding).
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed operator installed an extension of a back storage area that is not completed sealed, located in the back of the establishment. This area has 4 chest freezer, 2 refrigerator, ice machine, single service items and bag of onion. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. Observed inside chest freezer imitation crab (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid °F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain line from the sushi bar reach cooler draining into a bucket.
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed operator installed an extension of a back storage area that is not completed sealed, located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. Observed in the additional dry storage area: paper goods for the customers stored on shelves. Repeat Violation