DOCS ON DUVAL
712 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-395-0213
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019034151 | May 14, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | $200 |
| 1--2017007094 | Feb 10, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pilaf rice at 47 F outside for around 2 hrs. Employee placed it inside freezer for rapid cooling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee cup with soda on food prep table.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between wall and pipe. Employee removed and washed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Employee moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accusation of grease on hood filters.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began working with clean utensils without handwashing. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter at room temperature of 75 F. As per cook, the butter was outside for approximately 2 hrs. Garlic butter was placed inside the cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oysters and clam tags not organized in chronological order.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener.
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/
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed paper dispenser not functioning located by seafood walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Missing hot running water at the hand sink located by seafood walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife in between cooler in the kitchen. Manager sent it to warewashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on the wall in the kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution on the floor. Manager moved it immediately.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP raw fish observed in the walk-in cooler that is thawed and in unopened packaging and States do not thaw in this package.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ceiling tile missing.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The upstairs walk-in cooler was icing up and was serviced this morning before inspection. The downstairs walk-in cooler is not cold holding at 41 F or below
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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken soup at 125°. Placed about 2 hrs before. Reheated to 179° by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling tile missing. Mn. Ceiling tile by walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Moved by manager
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water outside cooler. Moved by manager.
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.