BW HIBISCUS MOTEL
1313 SIMONTON ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box with muffins stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed muffins from inside hand wash sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm), employee remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager put a new paper roll.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bag with butters stored in cabinet below cold holding container for butter that is on top counter above cabinet. Operator stated the employee is new and discussed with employee that the extra butter stays in fridge when not in use. Butter was out for approximately 1 hour per operator. Butter was placed in fridge to chill.
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