DOCS ON DUVAL
708 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-395-0213
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 tiny flies in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef patties stored above cooked shrimp. Operator stored beef patties below cooked shrimp.
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed 4 ROP mahi mahi loins defrosted in reach in cooler across from grill station. Operator discarded of mahi mahi loins during time of inspection.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain in line hand wash sink across from cook line in down stairs prep sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink to the left of walk in cooler. Operator provided paper towel. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink in out door bar area. Operator provided paper towel.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in outdoor bar area. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Malthurin J., Frander G., Laura D., and Pierre J., as per operator hired more than 60 days, without proof of employee training.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Morgan T. Engaging in food preparation with expired food handlers training.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 4 mahi mahi loins defrosted in ROP at reach in cooler across from grill station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on food preparation table to the right of dish machine in downstairs prep area. Employee stored phone during time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee acquired a hat during time of inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris in floor of reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed shredded cheese stored on floor on walk in freezer. Operator removed shredded cheese from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table at fry station. Operator removed during time of inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table to the left of steam table. Operator removed bucket during time of inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the right of steam table.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a 3 compartment sink at the open air downstairs bar. As per previous plan view requirements the triple sink has been repurposed as a dump sink and blender station. One compartment has been disconnected and covered.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed water connection without backflow preventer. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster and clam tags not organized by date.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired certificate Claudio Malvino since 12/4/2024.
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/
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the hand sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed excessive accumulation of unused equipments on premises.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice held at room temperature of 50 F for about 30 minutes. Person in charge moved it immediately to the cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with no date mark on them.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dishwasher machine located at the back side of the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive accumulation of marks on cutting boards.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water on kitchen floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer at the salad station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler ( salad station).
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures Observed walk in cooler fan is dusty..
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 tiny flies in prep area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior of storage coolers. (Non functional )
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.