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CAYO HUESO CAFE

601 HOWARD ENGLAND WAY, Key West FL 33040 · 305-304-1379

Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 4 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5402712
Grade history
JUN 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at ware washing area. Observed valve in disrepair.
Intermediate/27-16-4
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
High priority/41-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of sparkling water stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door reach in cooler interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at ware washing area.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle and micro wave handle soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over relish and olives at 1 door cooler at storage area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at ware washing area. Observed valve in disrepair.
Intermediate/27-16-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jun 24, 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 ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked. As per operator milk was opened on Saturday. Operator date marked the milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as soon inside the chili. Operator removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed defrost meats stored next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed food inside the reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.