RICKY'S BLUE HEAVEN
729 THOMAS ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305)296-8666
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024
JUL 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per manager approximately 1 hour prior.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019047609 | Aug 1, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $700 |
| 1--2018040830 | Jun 15, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee remove pancakes from griddle with spatula and bare hand then plated and adjust pancakes on plate with bare hands. Coached employee on proper glove usage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over box of lobster tails. Operator removed.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line 3 cartons of shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Operator placed into an ice bath to rapid cool.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee remove pancakes from griddle with spatula and bare hand then plated and adjust pancakes on plate with bare hands. Coached employee on proper glove usage. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line shelf pancake batter (78F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator removed and stored in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line sautéed mushroom (110F - Hot Holding); operator increased heat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash kitchen at cook line used as dump sink with evidence of food remnants inside.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at waiter station. Operator placed chain.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin at entrance of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at prep kitchen oven door. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at prep kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at several coolers at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line containers of shrimp, beef, lobster meet, pancake cake batter store uncovered.
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificates expired for all managers. No other certified food manager certificate available.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per manager approximately 1 hour prior.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Employee placed bag of ice over product. Observed pancake batter (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per Chef, less than 2 hours. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. Quaternary solution tested at 200ppm. Manager called repair technician during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at back preparation area preparing food with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at sides and bottom of screen door at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink near ice bin across from warehouse washing area.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (73F - Cold Holding) at front preparation area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee removed excess product from container.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from air conditioning unit draining into hand sink at back preparation area. Observed drain line from soda gun holster stored inside hand sink at bar. Manager removed line at bar area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw shrimp stored on floor at protein walk in cooler. Manager placed product on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sinks at cook line and bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods at cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Employees placed cloths in sanitizer solution.
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.