HERON HOUSE
512 SIMONTON ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at service bar not sanitizing properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in cooler at storage area, employee food, not separated from ready to eat items.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine with no label.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan with dust accumulation, located at pool station.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to breakfast serving area: ham (47F - Cold Holding); egg (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were at proper temperature three hours prior to temperature being taken and door had been open and closed quite a bit setting up breakfast. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F and turned down temperature in reach-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chlorox next to coffee cups in drink serving area. Employee moved spray bottle to underneath kitchen sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of certification for food manager.
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. No proof of employee training.
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.