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MISOHAPPY

504 SOUTHARD ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305) 509 -7868

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428362
Grade history
MAY 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw calamari on reach in cooler by kitchen.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per manager food was stored yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per manager food was stored yesterday night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch and a bracelet while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor next to the stove.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 74°F at the front counter. Employee removed the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the front counter.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour and panko not identified in the kitchen area.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food residue next to dry storage area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruits and vegetables inside handwashing sink behind front counter manager removed and stored properly.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ginger and avocados being stored on the floor behind front counter.employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white tuna (52F - Cold Holding); salmon (51F - Cold Holding); krab sticks (50F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding); octopus (51F - Cold Holding) stored at sushi station for less than 4 hours, as per operator. Advised operator to place items all under ice until unit is looked at.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with old marks in the sushi station.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
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 sushi station reach in coolers at 45F, all items are under ice.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed AC in the establishment in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves with accumulation of dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Observed Hole in or other damage to wall behind the microwave by the prep station hallway.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pickle ginger container on reach in cooler by dishwasher area.
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw calamari on reach in cooler by kitchen.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at sushi station.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and pickled ginger containers stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop o standing water at 124° next to rice warmer. Manager replaced water during inspection.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/21-12-4
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs over zucchini stored inside the two doors standing cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
High priority/08A-04-5
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with the gloves on. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Employee placed paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Employee provided a bottle of soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers, located at dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at front counter.
Basic/22-08-4
Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at the second floor.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over handle. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-20-4

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.