BLUE MOJITO
601 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305296-9900
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and mahi filets. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cook line.
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cook line cutting board. Operator removed and replaced with silicone mat.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer, raw chicken packages stored on top of raw seafood and shrimp packages.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and mahi filets. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed most recent tags for oysters not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at entrance kitchen hand sink. Operator provided.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on various seafood items not all frozen with out an approved HACCP. Observed establishment storing reduced oxygen packages of chicken, beef and pork longer than 48 hours without an approved HACCP.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cook line cutting board. Operator removed and replaced with silicone mat.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer unit soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for packages of vacuum sealed raw chicken, cooked beef and pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of frozen shrimp at prep sink in standing water to thaw. Operator turned on water.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above dish machine area soiled with dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored above ice machine not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in side of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Nice machine soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets for reach in coolers at main kitchen soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at main salon.
Walk in cooler vents vents soiled with accumulated f, dust at main kitchen.
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.