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COCO PLUM INN

611 - 615 WHITEHEAD ST., Key West FL 33040 · 305-295-2955

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428120
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to freezer. Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to freezer. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to freezer. Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance inside reach in cooler next to freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler next to freezer.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom, employee provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap inside bathroom Observed no hand soap inside employee bathroom, employee provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Domestic refrigerator with rust. Observed domestic refrigerator soiled with rust. Next to oven.
Basic/14-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on top preparation counter. Employee removed,washed and stored properly.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed domestic reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 25, 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen area.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (52F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) in fridge in corner of kitchen next to counter. Operator stated the items were placed in fridge today. Observed door not sealing properly. Operator stated he will have that checked immediately to ensure door stays closed. Ambient temperature of fridge 37F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet across from fridge in kitchen soiled with debris.
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.