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CHICKEN WALK

3841 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305.294.6100

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428058
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Employee sent it to dishwasher machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container inside the hand sink at the bar. Container was moved out.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quart test kit present at th3 time of the inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing for high temp dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperatures. Chef brought a probe thermometer while I was conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Stephanie Landa working in the establishment for more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. All the containers were moved out.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign was posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour with no labels. Chef labeled the containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna taco on the menu. As per the chef the tuna is seared. The chef put an asterisk next to the item on the menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.The chef brought soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The chef removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some ice buckets not inverted. The chef inverted them.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the soda dispenser.q
Basic/36-22-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a mold like substance next to and behind the hand washing sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour. The chef labeled it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 100 °F. Operator reheated at 135°F or above.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink solied, located next to three compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle with not label it, at the bar station.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor, operator properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under the hand sink near to dishwasher machine.
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table
Basic/40-06-5
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
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler(cook line).
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4

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.