FISHERMAN'S CAFE
205 ELIZABETH ST UNIT D, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over jalapeños, and cheese in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine not dispensing sanitizer automatically. PIC is using triple sink to sanitize. Waiting on technician.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside inside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. PIC. Put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form was provided to operator by email
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink was blocked by the trash container at the Warewashing area. No employee at the area at the time of the inspection. Manager moved it.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing chart for quat test kit.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.
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.