May 26, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Key West, Monroe County
HERON HOUSE
512 SIMONTON ST, Key West, FL 33040
FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 26, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7
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.
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2
41-17-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine with no label.
31B-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic: 1Total: 1
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan with dust accumulation, located at pool station.
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate: 1Total: 1
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No chlorine test kit available at callback inspection. Time Extended
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to breakfast serving area: ham (47F - Cold Holding); egg (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were at proper temperature three hours prior to temperature being taken and door had been open and closed quite a bit setting up breakfast. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F and turned down temperature in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken
41-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chlorox next to coffee cups in drink serving area. Employee moved spray bottle to underneath kitchen sink. Corrected On-Site
16-32-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of certification for food manager. Warning
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. Warning
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Total: 1
11-27-4
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. Provided form during inspection inspection.Manager printed out and posted. Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2021
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4
16-37-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-24-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By microwave.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.