PALM HAVEN
3990 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305.293.1818
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork inside the reach in cooler date marked in 08/04. Stop sale was issued.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) by cook line. As per employee less than 1 hour prepared. Observed cooked sausage (72F - Cold Holding) at prep area across cook line. As per employee already cook just cut it and stored at prep cooler. Employee put ice.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled at prep area by storage. Observed can opener soiled by storage prep area. Employee take it to wash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink by entrance kitchen with food residues.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty by kitchen,ware washing area and prep area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at storage prep area by oven.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs stored at oven cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by soda station and coffee station and cook line. Employee removed.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork inside the reach in cooler date marked in 08/04. Stop sale was issued.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked pork inside the reach in cooler date marked in 08/04. Stop sale was issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach in cooler as per employee it was cooked around 10:00 am the day before.Employee date marked the food. Also observed chicken wings inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tile floor missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 122°F on top of the grill in the kitchen. Employee reheat the water to 137°F.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth on preparation on preparation table. Employee removed it.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer unit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray gun hose in the ware wash area.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow when splitter was added and hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop inside standing water. Chef discarded the water.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over cooked chicken wings in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager placed hamburger on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler car from cook line grill stained.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen entrance. Manager discarded drink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and ladle on cook line stored in standing water, 81F.
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.