EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM
1500 REYNOLDS ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.296.3535
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (102F - Hot Holding) at warming unit near steam table. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose connection by ware washing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area across walk in cooler gaskets.
Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at dry storage room.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by soda station by ice machine.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above ice machine by catering station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty by main kitchen and breakfast line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not inverted by ware washing area storage station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table near soda cases and microwave.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook while preparing food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by ice machine and dishwasher area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By prep area near toaster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed standing water on floor by ice machine and dishwasher area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet pipe under vegetables cleaning station.
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Inspection 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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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivering dirty dishes and touching clean dishes without washing hands. Operator was instructed on proper hand washing techniques
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand wash sink by kitchen, and ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine interior.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured by soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Stored food not covered. Observed yellow rice container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel stored on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on kitchen floor. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed at salad bar items, as per operator salad bar was placed at 11:00 am.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes inside of hand wash sink.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (102F - Hot Holding) at warming unit near steam table. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement to manager and some employees signed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.