LITTLE PEARL
632 OLIVIA ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.204.4762
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Info was provided.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork belly (44F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. Operator removed to throw out.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pork belly (44F - Cooling). As per operator, made the night before. Operator removed to throw out.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glue stored on shelf above reach in across chest freezer. Operator removed during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across stove no longer maintaining temperatures. As per operator, technician is on their way. No TCS foods stored inside.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates at cook line not inverted, manager inverted during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided and displayed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager discarded during inspection.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.Observed some of them.
Equipment gasket in poor repair. Cooler located in front of the stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different food items in plastic containers with no labels to identify the common name.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
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. Info was provided.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the stove).
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided.
Jun 10, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche it is not identified as raw food in the menu.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator removed 3 compartment sink and installed a dishwasher machine and 1 compartment sink next to it. Also observed a dishwasher machine was installed at the bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu does not identify that fish offered is raw. Manager marked on menus "RAW" above ceviche during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Moved by manager.
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.