Key West, Monroe County

LITTLE WHITEHOUSE SUBS

218 WHITEHEAD ST #1, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Feb 24, 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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-45-4

Detail 24392377

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. Operator removed hose during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-05-4

Detail 24392374

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in kitchen area under triple sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24392371

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food racks.

36-34-5

Detail 24392373

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24392369

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda on floor of dry closet. Operator removed items off of the floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24392372

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24392375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers; soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24392376

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in deli meat cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24392370

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 23917041

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with food residue .

22-16-4

Detail 23917042

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue in preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 23710081

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expiration date 3/11/2025

22-08-4

Detail 23710083

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

21-12-4

Detail 23710082

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

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22514588

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22514590

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed sliced cheeses double panned above chill line of cooler. Operator removed cheese to place in bottom of cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22514591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill soiled/ stained.

53B-14-5

Detail 22514592

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. Multiple employees food safety certificates expired within week ago. Operator stated he will have then complete training soon.

14-09-4

Detail 22514589

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in front of oven has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable.

14-34-4

Detail 22514586

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface Interior bottom of glass door reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink rusted/ pitted surface

32-17-4

Detail 22514587

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on women's restroom disconnected/ removed. Restrooms are shared with other businesses in strip mall.

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 21800983

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 21800982

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

36-27-5

Detail 21800981

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to prep cooler

Jun 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21153167

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

50-09-4

Detail 21153169

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 21153168

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

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20932763

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

23-03-4

Detail 20932764

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven, under flat grill.