CAPITANA KEY WEST
2401 N ROOSEVELT BLVD., Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-6925
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test kit to check quat sanitizer concentration since 2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket inside hand sink at the front. Employee moved it out.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing jewelry when preparing food.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dijon mustard inside reach in cooler at prep area. Operator properly rearranged.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket and knife stored inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed the items.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted over coffee machine. Operator inverted the filters.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread,bagels and cinnamon rolls not protected at buffet.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above raw fish fillets on drawers at cook line.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of bread case at kitchen area.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved marks on it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under the cutting board. Manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger stored over raw fish in cook line drawers. Manager placed hamburger in bottom drawers.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from kitchen ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above dish washer.
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.