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MOS CARRIBEAN SOUL FOOD LLC

1116 WHITE ST, Key West FL 33040

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats21
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5402356
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016033643Jun 17, 2016Nov 8, 2016$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the upright cooler. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink has quaternary sanitizer and the establishment has chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a gold liquid not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored at front counter on prep table. Operator removed bottle.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cabbage inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
May 13, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator from previous day.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
Basic/32-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at woman's bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 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 ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed them.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed inside reach in coolers.
Basic/14-20-4
Aug 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.