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CABANA INN

409 APPLEROUTH LN, Key West FL 33040

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5402772
Grade history
JUN 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019063089Nov 19, 2019Jan 24, 2020$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 13, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup up inside the reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable plastic cups inside cardboard boxes on the kitchen floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Observed Anthony certificate expired on 3/1/25.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.