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KEY WEST CONCH FRITTERS

1 WHITEHEAD ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305)292-8936

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS5400012
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
APR 26
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022018994Feb 28, 2022May 18, 2022$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on the floor by entrance, during the inspection employee removed it.
Basic/24-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage across the street.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 17, 2026Assigned to InspectorComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and cleaned handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust inside reach in freezer.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank not adequately secure next to soda station.
Basic/51-11-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By the soda station.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses. Observed by the soda machine.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. conch fritters not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oil is stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4

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.