Key West, Monroe County

SANDY'S CAFE AND STORAGE AREA

1026 WHITE ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

10-05-5

Detail 24340710

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at steam table.

08A-05-6

Detail 24340708

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cilantro inside reach in cooler next to grill.

14-33-4

Detail 24340709

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line.

29-49-6

Detail 24340711

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-16-4

Detail 23948926

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

12A-07-5

Detail 23948927

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

16-37-1

Detail 23948930

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

05-03-4

Detail 23948929

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

14-10-4

Detail 23948925

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

10-20-4

Detail 23948928

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

May 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23765961

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over sliced ham at 2 doors standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23765958

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. Discussed and coached the operator in proper methods.

31A-11-4

Detail 23765959

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing a blender jar in the designated handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23765956

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

13-03-4

Detail 23765955

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. During the inspection employee put on the hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 23765953

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed and coached operator and employee in proper methods.

10-20-4

Detail 23765960

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed tong. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 23765954

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spatula stored in standing water at 76 F. During the inspection employee discarded water. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23765957

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

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

12A-28-4

Detail 23656798

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Kitchen Cook, touching dirty apron, and then engage in food preparation.

02C-01-5

Detail 23656800

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook beans dated 3-15-25 kitchen cooler.

11-01-5

Detail 23656806

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23656802

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. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23656805

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

05-13-5

Detail 23656797

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-10-4

Detail 23656801

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

24-05-4

Detail 23656804

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

51-09-4

Detail 23656803

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 10 seats in the establishment. Hotels in restaurant licenses 0

23-03-4

Detail 23656810

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean top surface of all kitchen counters from excessive dust throughout.

22-16-4

Detail 23656808

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen, coolers throughout.

21-10-4

Detail 23656799

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

08B-12-5

Detail 23656809

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Cook ham inside kitchen cooler, not covered.

21-09-4

Detail 23656807

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

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 23350609

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching dirty kitchen utensils and then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

12A-28-4

Detail 23350610

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his pants and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.

21-12-4

Detail 23350612

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths on top of preparation tables.

02D-01-5

Detail 23350611

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces without labels, located on top of the shelf by stove.

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22942568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding) next to panini's press, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice bath during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22942569

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.

05-08-4

Detail 22942564

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22942565

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked, as per employee from previous day, inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22942566

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22942567

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 22942571

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22942570

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.

35B-03-4

Detail 22942563

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door not closing properly.

21-09-4

Detail 22942572

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to coffee machine.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22204604

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

32-04-4

Detail 22204603

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

32-12-5

Detail 22204600

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

13-03-4

Detail 22204602

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided hair nets for employees. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22204599

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22204601

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white and brown sugar containers by coffee machine. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-27-4

Detail 21997230

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

08A-20-5

Detail 21997228

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21997222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) in preparation table, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed butter in ice bath during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21997220

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21997227

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 21997231

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked,as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21997226

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 21997224

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container stored on floor in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 21997223

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 21997219

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

51-18-6

Detail 21997232

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-06-4

Detail 21997221

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted in rack in kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21997225

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag of unwashed cilantro stored above cut onions container in reach in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection.

21-12-4

Detail 21997229

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

12A-27-4

Detail 21736139

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs and handled ham and cheese without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash their hands after they crack eggs.

08A-05-6

Detail 21736138

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked pork. Operator placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21736141

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine next to the coffee station.

24-08-4

Detail 21736132

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed lids stored on a container with water.

14-38-4

Detail 21736133

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken blue lid inside reach in cooler. Operator replaced the lid. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21736134

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the ice machine ext to the coffee station.operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21736136

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 spatulas stored between the grill and the fryer.

10-20-4

Detail 21736135

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21736137

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in freezer. And also observed hood filters soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 21736140

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to the preparation table. Operator placed it inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-01-4

Detail 21045378

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with food debris and soiled towels by the grill area.

22-08-4

Detail 21045379

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris, above Sandwich prep station.

35B-07-4

Detail 21045380

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed 2 air fan extractors with opening to the outside not screened in front of business. Repeat Violation

35B-13-4

Detail 21045377

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed windows not screened open facing laundry room. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 21045381

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall and door not smooth and easy cleanable next to three compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21045382

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth towels not stored in sanitizer water at the grill area.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20457591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48*°F - Cold Holding); ham (50*°F - Cold Holding)); beef (50*°F - Cold Holding) relocated from cook line reach in unit to freezer for rapid cooling down. Items were cut today. Less than 4 hour.ice was added to and items were relocated to freezer.

31A-11-4

Detail 20457593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored on handwash sink in coffee area

14-14-4

Detail 20457590

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food. The Brush used for coffee .

35B-13-4

Detail 20457595

Basic - No Screening in windows and windows are open

14-74-7

Detail 20457594

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 units on cook line are not cold holding at 41°F or below. The owner called for service for these units , also ice has been added to help cool down items in units. Corrective Action Taken

35B-07-4

Detail 20457592

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Operator has new fans ordered and they should be here today.