EL DOM
430 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 786.899.2287
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap at café area. Coached employee to wash hands proper.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink front counter by coffee area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by coffee area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee coffee cup near SS bowls by coffee machine.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife stored inside container with standing water at room temperature. Employee replace with hot water 162°F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by coffee area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by coffee station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS not inverted by cold coffee machine. Employee inverted.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 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 method.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for than 4hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for than 4hrs.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at preparation table across cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at main kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hat on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution.
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground beef over fish in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles underneath of preparations table next to plastic containers.
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, located in walk in cooler and cold holding drawer at the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed avocado box on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Inspection 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Employee put them inside container with hot water 140°F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw mahi-mahi 55°. Raw beef 55°. In drawer cooler. Placed about noon. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
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. Drawer cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. Raw mahi-mahi 55°. Raw beef 55°. In drawer cooler. Placed about noon. Moved by manager to walk in cooler. Cooler door not fully closing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over deli tissue paper. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish Machine line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish, raw meat thawing in standing water and at room temperature. Items Moved by manager. Still frozen.
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