FL KEY'S CAFE
30739 OVERSEAS HWY, Big Pine Key FL 33043 · 305.879.3520
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.butter @86F butter was microwaved to reheat to 165F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour and sugar storage containers are soiled
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar and flour
Dec 9, 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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Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on the floor in office
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes, gravy, Soup in reach in cooler,
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
The tea container is lid cracked or broken.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical quaternary kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.100 ppm200ppm more sanitizer tabs were added to triple sink
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of scrub pads
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on food storage shelves.
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. 25 ppm chlorine, 50 ppm chlorine
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In mop sink area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap, s rub pads stored in the cookline handwash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case ofStyrofoam cups stored on the floor in storage office
Dec 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at hand sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in dump / prep sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at handwash sink in kitchen because of faucet In disrepair
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior side of door of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking coffee from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 compartment sink is leaking water onto the floor and has no hot water handle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage room
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet on handwash and dump sink is turned off because faucet valve In disrepair
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill charger, drill bits and Blower stored on food storage shelves.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle on triple sink faucet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.