BAGATELLE RESTAURANT
115 DUVAL ST #1, Key West FL 33040 · 305.296.6609
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022046249 | Jul 26, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $280 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 17 packages of fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per manager less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hollandaise sauce (84 F - Hot Holding)on preparation table. As per employee hollandaise sauce was prepared around 9:00 AM.
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 reach in cooler across the stove is not working properly. Thermometer was at 68 F.
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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. Observed 17 packages of fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a blue cutting board no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to the 3 compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and preparation table. Manager removed it.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing both trays.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Manager placed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed AC cover inside the walk in cooler soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage stored inside the reach in cooler. Manager removed it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by the hand wash sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink and at the fryer / stove area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled at the dry storage.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Multiple hose bibbs missing vacuum breakers with hoses attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back prep kitchen: can opener blade soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Back prep kitchen: clean pots stored on the floor by the three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Ware wash area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen: 2 pairs of tongs on the oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Back prep kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep kitchen, nearby the three compartment sink
Walk in coolers, walk in freezer, and reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black walls in the main kitchen ware wash area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Nearby the mop sink.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Stored food not covered. Pasta walking cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut watermelon (50F - Cold Holding); cut honey dew (52F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee removed products from double container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with black stains at dessert area. Observed cutting boards at cook line with stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at cook line above storage shelves.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at 1 door preparation cooler at expo area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves near 3 compartment sink soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.
Aug 15, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at som units at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Under shelves cases In contact with floor.
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.