OASIS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
1019 WHITE ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-394-0552
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
APR 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed on cookline near microwave.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,780
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022033950 | May 24, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $500 |
| 1--2021050397 | Aug 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $200 |
| 1--2019034308 | May 13, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 | $1,400 |
| 1--2017028067 | May 17, 2017 | Oct 16, 2017 | $1,680 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over jalapeños peppers in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing hose bib, located at cooking line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of raw chicken stored on the floor near the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster, located at the bar station.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date marked I walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher machine soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box wi food on the floor inside wain cooler. Chef put it on top of the shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Chef put it inside the hot water bucket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observe blister pack of Mucinex stored on top of clean plates
In the kitchen next to hand washing sink Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 51F on table top. Fish was refrigerated.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage container are soiled with debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of water in the handwashing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alexander
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under the ovens.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Chef removed sticky tape
Food stored on floor, observed container Borsh soup on the floor
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish washer reach with black mold like substance on them
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed hamburger and calamari thawing on dish table.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice stored inside the walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside the hand sink located at cooking line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside container of rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves, located at walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 drawers reach in coolers out of service, located at cooking line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
In-use tongs stored on over door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside the three compartments at room temperature. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed item and placed it in reach in cooler.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board,soiled food containers at preparation area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line.
Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Observed soiled mats inside walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC throughout kitchen.
Jun 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked vegetables in shelves inside walk in cooler.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Atajan Allaberdiyev certification expired on 05/18/2022.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board,soiled food containers at preparation area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at kitchen area.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on shelves at kitchen area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed at preparation area, Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pita bread case stored on kitchen floor. Manager stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line.
Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Observed soiled mats inside walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler/ freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler/ freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC throughout kitchen.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from outside and put gloves on to start a new task without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator had employee go wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed on cookline near microwave.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb next to triple sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in bar reach-in cooler opened on Sunday not date marked. Employee date marked heavy whipping cream.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers in kitchen and on cook line heavily soiled/ heavily stained. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler used to dump soup like item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses smart power in dishwasher and unable to provide test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink across from large ice machine outside the bar area. Operator replenished paper towels
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had the two employees working fill out during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handles on reach-in cooler drawers on cook line soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer on front service area torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor surrounding fryer, gyro machine and surrounding equipment heavily soiled/ build up of grease and debris.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer heavily soiled and not maintained smooth and durable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout kitchen and cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with sealed sleeves of single service cups and plastic ware stored on floor in dry goods storage room outside overhang area.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in freezer and in fridge at front service line not covered.
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.