BANQUET PREP KITCHEN
ZERO DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305)296-7701
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over chicken at walk in cooler. Chef removed the eggs.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining containers of herbs inside walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing on splitter at hose bibb under triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of flour not labeled near dish area. Operator labeled bin.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted or protected kitchen area. Operator inverted bowls and stored dishes protected.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair restraints while cooking. Cook put a hat on during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen by walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Most employees missing the DOB.
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. Oswaldo, FLRA. Expired 12/20/24.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen, bug zapper installed above a mixer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall with black mold-like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler, doors gasket.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over chicken at walk in cooler. Chef removed the eggs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated, dust
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods inside walk in.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under prep sink inside kitchen, and by Bar outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle inside Bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with cleaner not labeled inside Bar. Operator discarded it.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside seasoning container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it.
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.