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CAFELITO

1128 SIMONTON STREET SUITE A, Key West FL 33040

Last inspected Feb 26, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5428244
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 24
FEB 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in kitchen area. Operator killed and discarded flying insect.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed three knives stored between pipe and wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/24-14-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle in dry food storage area used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup from rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in deep freezer next to mop sink torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in kitchen area. Operator killed and discarded flying insect.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler next to stove soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board at mop sink soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection..
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle in dry food storage area used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup from rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in deep freezer next to mop sink torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler next to stove 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.