CABBAGE KEY HIDEAWAY
P O BOX 200, Cabbage Key FL 33945 · 239-283-2278
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The Chef placed raw chicken in walk-in freezer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 for Manager. The Manager filled out form during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint in kitchen peeling.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed covered receptacle in women's restroom broken. The operator replaced receptacle in women's restroom.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw mahi over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw beef under the raw mahi.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Apr 10, 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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Equipment in poor repair gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The Chef removed utensils from container of water.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); sour kratz (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the corn beef and sour kratz into walk-in cooler.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The chef placed the raw steaks on bottom shelf beside the raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time Public Health Control Paperwork for Sausage Pattie's.
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.