522 FRONT ST, Key West, FL 33040
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over containers of fried cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lindsey Carswell with no manager certificate. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled interior of dish machine.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board on prep tables. Operator cleaned it and flipped cutting board onsite. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lindsay Carswell with no food manager certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed Lindsay Carswell with no food manager certificate. Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lindsay Carswell with no food manager certificate.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Amy Moss working with no food hamster certificate.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef, red beans and mashed potatoes held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manager placed label. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across from reach in freezer.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf across from dishwashing machine. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Corrected On-Site