KEYS COFFEE CO
505 SOUTHARD ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-906-1205
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 8 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over muffins mixed in 2 doors reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on top of preparation table next to the peanut butter. During the Inspection employee removed item and placed correctly. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler interior soiled.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex spray near to plastic cups.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Mateo, Miguel with more than 2 months of hired.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing toasted bagels with no beard guard.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on top of the reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
May 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Ivan Loaiza.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon on the menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges stored on the floor near the kitchen entrance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. 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 any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator called manager and waiting to hear back where the proof of training is.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees on duty read and sign employee health form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in door on kitchen door. Also, hole in wall above rack next to grill.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado at flip top reach-in cooler not washed prior to being prepped. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers of white substance removed from original packaging not identified. Operator labeled containers of flour and sugar.
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.