LA CREPERIE FRENCH CAFE KEY WEST

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored inside dirty water at crepe station steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed scoops stored inside dirty water at crepe station steam table. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over cut onions in flip top portion of reach in cooler next to cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed raw smoked salmon stored over cut onions in flip top portion of reach in cooler next to cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at front counter. Time Extended

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handle touching smoked salmon in reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored tong with handle up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside front of reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container in ware washing area.

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

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) at top of preparation cooler at front line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed product at bottom of preparation cooler. Observed raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at storage area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed product inside reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (97F - Hot on temperature at front line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) employee diluted solution with water. Final reading, 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at bread preparation area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above storage reach at ware washing area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crepe batter (45-46F - Cold Holding) on counter in front of crepe grill. Observed ice surrounding container of crepe batter not submerged in ice. Operator replenished ice. Rechecked temp of crepe batter 15 minutes later and at 42F Also, yogurt (45-46F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach-in cooler across from crepe making station. Operator stated the yogurt was out recently for use. Operator stated he will keep yogurt in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance removed from original packaging on shelf across from triple sink. Operator labeled container of sugar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled with food debris.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food container lids stacked with visible moisture. Person in charge removed lids from being stacked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on single door reach in cooler in back kitchen torn. Discussed with person in charge.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed three bulk food containers with handles scoops touching the food product. Person in charge removed handles from food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Observed gaskets on single door reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris. 2) observed gaskets on small reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed piece of wood used to secure prep table to wall not sealed. Discussed with person in charge.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips and Chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: strips are on order. Time Extended