KEY WEST, Monroe County

KEY PLAZA CREPERIE

1105 KEY PLAZA, KEY WEST, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
4 High Priority
Apr 7, 2026
City
KEY WEST
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24497507

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changed task , no gloves changed , no hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. Corrected On-Site

22-12-5

Detail 24497511

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed cooking probe thermometer soiled.

14-31-5

Detail 24497509

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen beef stored inside tank you bags inside freezer.

29-37-4

Detail 24497514

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.

05-08-4

Detail 24497508

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed only thermometer available, prove for hot temperatures only.

32-12-6

Detail 24497512

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24497513

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs. Cook removed tongs from oven door handle between handles. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24497505

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by employees and customers, no sign. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24497510

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on prep reach in cooler at kitchen tongs soiled. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24497506

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 23930675

High Priority - 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. Observed server touched dirty dishes than touched a cleaned dishes. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23930677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over yellow and mozzarella cheese in lid open reach in cooler. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23930676

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket near cleaned utensils located at the front area, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23930678

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23930682

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 23930679

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

06-09-1

Detail 23930680

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 Salmon thawed in ROP inside reach in cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 23930681

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at the front counter.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23722880

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23722883

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 23722881

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 23722882

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

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 23412718

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 23412722

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes at reach in cooler at front line. Employee began rearranging products. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23412725

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front counter. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed products inside reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23412728

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near ice bin at front counter.

31B-02-4

Detail 23412729

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23412721

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23412720

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. Observed ambient temperature at reach in cooler at front preparation area at 51F.

14-11-5

Detail 23412727

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door not attached to unit.

08B-38-4

Detail 23412719

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw potatoes and bag of onions stored on flor at dry storage room. Employees began removing items from floor. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 23412723

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy accumulation of grease inside oven at front line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23412724

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23412726

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-27-4

Detail 22943190

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employees cracked eggs than touched clean plate to serve customers food. Instructed operator regarding the cross contamination, operator changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22943191

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cheese at the prepared line. Observed raw shell eggs over green leaf and cooked beef. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 22943194

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 200 ppm. Operator add water.

31A-09-4

Detail 22943198

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a garbage can.

16-37-1

Detail 22943193

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22943192

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line. Paper towel was provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22943195

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line. Soap was provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22943197

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at the front line.

21-09-4

Detail 22943196

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 21887524

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen pork skin stored inside shopping market bag . Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 21887523

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs above produce on reach in cooler located by the unisex restroom. Manager corrected the issue and inverted the food storage order. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21887533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe batter at 49 F for approximately 20 minutes. Manager placed it on ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21887527

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. Info was provided. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21887526

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife stored inside the front hand sink. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21887536

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine sanitizer concentration at the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21887528

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager came while conducting the inspection.

36-32-5

Detail 21887529

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

24-27-4

Detail 21887535

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice scoop left next to the hand sink . Hand sink doesn't have any splash guard. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21887530

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed cooler gasket in disrepair, the one located by the restroom.

08B-47-4

Detail 21887525

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed flour and potato bags stored on the floor inside storage area. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21887532

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside water (water temperature was 67 F).

22-08-4

Detail 21887534

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old debris inside the oven used as storage.

23-03-4

Detail 21887531

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters and also on reach in cooler gaskets.

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 21089734

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. Observed the dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizing at 0 ppm. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired Operator changed the chlorine sanitizing container for a new one.

14-31-5

Detail 21089742

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in non food grade plastic bags in the dishwashing area reach in cooler Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21089738

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose connection under the water heater Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21089736

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink of the dishwashing area inaccessible. It has a garbage can in front of it.

31A-11-4

Detail 21089747

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside the front counter hand wash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 21089739

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

36-32-5

Detail 21089743

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling of the diswashing area in disrepair over the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21089745

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the dishwashing area

24-27-4

Detail 21089749

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils stored on top of the hand wash sink in the dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21089741

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of potatoes stored on the floor of the storage area

10-20-4

Detail 21089737

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21089744

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single service containers stored on the floor

21-10-4

Detail 21089746

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloth used under the clean pans on top of the stove

29-49-6

Detail 21089740

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in coolers of the kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 21089735

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the aluminum wall behind the grill soiled with grease

42-01-4

Detail 21089748

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

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 20341445

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 48°F, Ice was added to cold holding unit under containers Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20341440

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press is soiled with burnt on food debris

31A-11-4

Detail 20341441

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink cup stored In handwash in dish area

31B-02-4

Detail 20341450

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink @ cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 20341439

Basic - Bag of onions and container of potatoes stored on floor in dry storage area

36-37-5

Detail 20341438

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish room the ceiling has water damage.

24-27-4

Detail 20341443

Basic - Clean utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean Utensils hanging over handwash sink in dish area

10-20-4

Detail 20341447

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment , oven, door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 20341451

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 20341444

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit in dish area holding raw pork . No thermometer.

14-74-7

Detail 20341452

Basic - Reach in Cold holding equipment on cook line not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice is used to help keep this unit cold.

33-34-4

Detail 20341448

Basic - Storage shed not maintained clean and organized.

21-12-4

Detail 20341446

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Laying on table with clean glasses

21-09-4

Detail 20341449

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

14-06-4

Detail 20341442

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed-unsealed or unpainted plywood used for food storage shelving .