Key West, Monroe County

BREEZY BUDDHA KITCHEN/SMOOTHIE SHUTTLE

2900 2900 N ROOSEVELT BLVD UNIT 112, KEY PLAZA, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
2 High Priority
Nov 12, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 24186216

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (86F - Cold Holding), in front of the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24186210

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray windex bottle on top of the ice machine.

16-37-1

Detail 24186217

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24186221

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 24186214

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

14-01-5

Detail 24186223

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside sugar container, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24186218

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.

50-09-4

Detail 24186219

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 24186222

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch while preparing food.

31B-04-4

Detail 24186211

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

21-44-1

Detail 24186220

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitaizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24186215

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

21-12-4

Detail 24186212

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table.

21-09-4

Detail 24186213

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

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 23917746

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the sugar container.

22-08-4

Detail 23917744

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

21-12-4

Detail 23917745

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put put it inside the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 23678808

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Prep table in the kitchen: spray bottle with windex stored on the table next to a squeeze bottle with sauce. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23678810

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen by the service window Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23678809

Basic - Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezer with fruits stored inside.

21-12-4

Detail 23678811

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-07-4

Detail 23411638

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of ginger with mold at walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23411637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per manager, less than 3 hours. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided written procedures via

03B-01-6

Detail 23411633

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (119F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line.

41-27-4

Detail 23411640

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new chlorine solution. Final reading, 50ppm.

31A-09-4

Detail 23411634

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical cord blocking hand sink at cook line. Corrected On-Site

16-36-4

Detail 23411641

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed chlorine test kit missing chart.

53B-14-5

Detail 23411642

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-37-5

Detail 23411636

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.

13-03-4

Detail 23411643

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees preparing smoothies, rice and poke bowls without hair restraints.

25-05-4

Detail 23411639

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service cups stored on floor at kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 23411635

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

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22943832

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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.

35B-01-4

Detail 22943833

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 22943831

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22322364

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line. Manager discarded bottle of Pepto Bismol. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22322366

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from kitchen reach-in freezer. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22322365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on prep counter across from grill: butter (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on counter 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved butter to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22322367

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager placed tablets on shelf where chemicals are stored. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22322362

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. Fish being thawed in walk-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 22322363

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at back of kitchen. Manager placed drinks on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22322368

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket next to ice machine.

10-07-4

Detail 22322369

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 77 F water on cook line. Manager removed scoop from water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22322370

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan stored on shelf across from cook line.

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

40-06-5

Detail 21760067

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen: employee cell phone stored on a shelf above the flip-top reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21760069

Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer with fruits stored inside. Dry storage area.

10-07-4

Detail 21760068

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: rice scoop stored inside a container with water at 94F. Front counter: ice cream scoops stored inside a container with standing water at 112F. Operator discarded the water and made a new container with water from the Bunn water dispenser. New water temperature 188F-192F. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 21760066

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Kitchen: sanitizer bucket stored on the prep table next to sauces. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21106235

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of tums stored in shelf next to seasoning bottles. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21106232

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21106238

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and cellphone stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21106236

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing white freezer gasket torn in in the kitchen area.

10-17-4

Detail 21106237

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21106234

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make table gasket soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 21106233

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

21-12-4

Detail 21106239

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on top of front counter not stored in sanitizing solution.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 20560545

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: At the time of the callback inspection observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of front counter. Time Extended

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 20393132

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above teriyaki sauce inside walk in cooler.

11-07-5

Detail 20393146

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.

53A-05-6

Detail 20393141

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/. During the time of the inspection, 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.

31B-02-4

Detail 20393140

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by front counter.

53B-01-5

Detail 20393134

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. Observed employees Fran Corado, Moises and Laura King engaging in food preparation with not employee training.

02C-02-5

Detail 20393135

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp stored inside make table with not marked. As per operator shrimp was prepared Saturday.

22-20-5

Detail 20393142

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

51-11-4

Detail 20393136

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located by front counter next to the soda machine. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20393138

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in kitchen area.

08B-49-4

Detail 20393139

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee cooked noodles not properly segregated from establishment food inside white refrigerator.

40-06-5

Detail 20393131

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunglasses stored on top of front counter.

35B-01-4

Detail 20393137

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 20393143

Basic - Food stored on floor. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20393130

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20393144

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by front counter with no hand washing sign provided.

25-05-4

Detail 20393145

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups and lids stored in kitchen floor.

21-12-4

Detail 20393133

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of front counter.