BREEZY BUDDHA KITCHEN/SMOOTHIE SHUTTLE
2900 2900 N ROOSEVELT BLVD UNIT 112, Key West FL 33040 · 305-407-4487
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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DEC 24
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NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of ginger with mold at walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (86F - Cold Holding), in front of the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed inside reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray windex bottle on top of the ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside sugar container, operator removed it.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watch while preparing food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitaizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator properly stored it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the sugar container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Prep table in the kitchen: spray bottle with windex stored on the table next to a squeeze bottle with sauce.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen by the service window
Ice buildup in the chest reach-in freezer with fruits stored inside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of ginger with mold at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per manager, less than 3 hours. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided written procedures via
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (119F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at front counter. Manager prepared new chlorine solution. Final reading, 50ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed electrical cord blocking hand sink at cook line.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed chlorine test kit missing chart.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees preparing smoothies, rice and poke bowls without hair restraints.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service cups stored on floor at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection 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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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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pepto Bismol stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line. Manager discarded bottle of Pepto Bismol.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from kitchen reach-in freezer. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on prep counter across from grill: butter (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed on counter 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved butter to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager placed tablets on shelf where chemicals are stored.
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. Fish being thawed in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at back of kitchen. Manager placed drinks on bottom shelf.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket next to ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 77 F water on cook line. Manager removed scoop from water.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan stored on shelf across from cook line.
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.