EL SIBONEY
900 KATHERINE ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-4184
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside Walk in cooler 1. Operator stored food properly.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Primed and line adjusted during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (115*F - Hot Holding) black beans to go (115F - Hot Holding) beans were put under lamp and pork was pulled and cover and stirred
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator sent it to be washed and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed knives.
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/
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Operator removed water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed milk desserts not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Saturday August 16th, 2025. Operator date marked desserts.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside chicken container in reach in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container lid stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed lid from floor.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside Walk in cooler 1. Operator stored food properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles in from counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside Walk in cooler 2. As per Operator flans were cooked last Sunday April 13th, 2025. Operator date marked flans.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by steam table in kitchen. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed plantain and pork containers uncovered in Walk in cooler 1. Operator covered containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves/ with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken base container unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham inside the non food grade Thank you bag in the walk in cooler. Employee discarded the bag and placed the ham inside a food grade bag.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on hose connection located on the left side. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank located next to the soda station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water on the floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Owner sent it to the cooler immediately.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic container with no label.
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.