DORADA KEY WEST
1500 REYNOLDS ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-3535
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee closed reach in. Oiler lid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019017756 | Feb 26, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not dated at server area coffee station. Manager labeled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting boards soiled mold-like substance under table across storage. Observed can opener soiled by ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottles inside hand sink by dishwasher area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area.
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Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and posted at host stand.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area salad station by cook line. Observed hood soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water slow draining at hand sink by walk in cooler.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaning gloves with dry towel, no gloves changed. Chef coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at ware washing area under table hose connected no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watches on during food preparation.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar, straws not individually wrapped. Operator removed straws and placed them inside.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored sanitizer bucket six inches above the floor.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in standing water at 90°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife and spatula stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Employee removed items and took to ware washing area.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on door and floor at walk in freezer.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties being stored on top of cooked chicken wings container at walk in cooler, operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee closed reach in. Oiler lid during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on oysters tags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler,as per operator over 24 hours.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation area at cook line, employee moved phone during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish container not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.