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DATE AND THYME

829 FLEMING ST, Key West FL 33040

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats4
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5402803
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato sauce dated on 08/13 at walk in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
High priority/12A-07-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler near the handsink at kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed wall soiled behind handsink at kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 27, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato sauce dated on 08/13 at walk in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
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
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up over three compartment sink.
Basic/24-18-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 25, 2023Inspection 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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Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Manufacturer recommends 200-400ppm. Observed strip blue exceeding 400ppm. Operator emptied sanitizer solution
High priority/41-28-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from prep table soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach-in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen in disrepair. Also, spatula on clean storage shelf partly burned
Basic/14-11-5
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sliced avocado in reach-in cooler across from stove not washed prior to cutting. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
Basic/08B-39-4

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.