FRENCHIE'S CAFÉ
529 UNITED STREET, Key West FL 33040 · 305.304.1071
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments License expired 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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. By garbage can.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mittens need to be replaced.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located at mop sink.
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. Blocked by a garbage can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed the roll.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The one at hallway.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee primed machine and ran a couple of cycles and retested at 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments License expired 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat shredded cheese in reach-in cooler below oven. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two.Spray cans containing toxic substance stored next to box of tea bags on top shelf in dining area and next to wrapped sleeve of single use cups in cabinet outside back door of dining area. Operator removed both spray cans of deodorizer and cleaner to properly store.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees hired more than 60 days ago without proof of food safety training. Operator stated he is in the process of getting the training taken care of.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Operators non service dog in establishment. Dog has bed in dining area and walks through dining area to go out onto back patio area and near front display area. Discussed with operator about non service animals in establishment.
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.