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AVALON BED AND BREAKFAST

1317 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 3052966577

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428148
Grade history
DEC 23
FEB 25
AUG 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter cut melon (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator stored in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Chantal handling food during time of inspection without proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense ice in ice chest below front counter. Operator removed cup during time of inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven door across from front counter. Operator removed during time of inspection.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing Vaccum breaker at outside faucet
High priority/29-34-4

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.