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ANTONIA'S

615 DUVAL STREET, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-6565

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5401308
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018004636Jan 25, 2018Feb 23, 2018$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 22, 2026 · Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in several reach in coolers.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 22, 2026 · Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in several reach in coolers. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 22, 2026 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler . Time Extended
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooler drawers across stove with ambient temp of 44F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: mussels (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (45F - Cold Holding); clams (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); house pasta with raw egg (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler drawers across stove with ambient temp of 44F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: mussels (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (45F - Cold Holding); clams (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); house pasta with raw egg (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
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. Observed cooler drawers across stove with ambient temp of 44F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: mussels (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (45F - Cold Holding); clams (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp raw (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); house pasta with raw egg (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding).
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in several reach in coolers.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food shelves.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle used to scoop corn flour. Employee replaced it immediately.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( drawer where pasta is) in front of the cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed container with potatoes on walk in cooler floor. Employee moved it 6 inches off of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located at the bar. Manager placed the sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from faucet at the hand sink located by the walk in cooler ( cold water).
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items left inside the hand sink. Items were removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top of the ice machine. Ice scoop was sent to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food in plastic containers with no label on counter.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand wash sink blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Rest room doors left open. Closed by manager.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.