LUCYS CAFE
119 FITZPATRICK ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.731.8685
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp at 50°F. Operator discarded the product.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. Manager cleaned it.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp at 50°F. Operator discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at reach in cooler at 50°. Operator discarded the item.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs over cooked pork stored inside the flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator Lucy Salgado.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside the three compartments sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a electric stove top that is installed with no fire suppression systems above it.
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