RIDLEY HOUSE
601 CAROLINE ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped for customer self service. Advised operator to have apples wrapped. Operator removed apples.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above toaster. Operator removed device.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the bottom of reach of freezer.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in the sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
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