FLAMING BUOY
424 EATON STREET, Key West FL 33040 · 3052957970
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for high temp dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside black chest freezer next to cook line.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Provided to operator via email.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Observed some employee training expired on 11-2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 bacon stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets torn.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee clean the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee clean reach in cooler gaskets.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lobster stored over limes in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed lobster on bottom shelf.
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 written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plate inside of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for reach-in cooler behind front cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink.
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.