LITTLE WHITEHOUSE SUBS
218 WHITEHEAD ST #1, Key West FL 33040 · 443-910-5727
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed with grease build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees juice and water bottle stored on clean dish shelf. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing cooler unit soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed with grease build up.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. Operator removed hose during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in kitchen area under triple sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda on floor of dry closet. Operator removed items off of the floor during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers; soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in deli meat cooler at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Jul 30, 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
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with food residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue in preparation area.
Jun 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expiration date 3/11/2025
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed sliced cheeses double panned above chill line of cooler. Operator removed cheese to place in bottom of cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill soiled/ stained.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food safety certificates expired within week ago. Operator stated he will have then complete training soon.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in front of oven has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Interior of reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface Interior bottom of glass door reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink rusted/ pitted surface
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on women's restroom disconnected/ removed. Restrooms are shared with other businesses in strip mall.
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.