SANDY'S CAFE AND STORAGE AREA
1026 WHITE ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.304.6063
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two food handlers using the hand washing sink to rinse equipment.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought towels.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. bserved in the restroom.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers expired in June 2026; Emilio, Nellys, Jader, Maymor, and Sophia.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with a blue liquid not labeled at the sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed them.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at steam table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cilantro inside reach in cooler next to grill.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over sliced ham at 2 doors standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. Discussed and coached the operator in proper methods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing a blender jar in the designated handwashing sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. During the inspection employee put on the hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed and coached operator and employee in proper methods.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed tong.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spatula stored in standing water at 76 F. During the inspection employee discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Kitchen Cook, touching dirty apron, and then engage in food preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook beans dated 3-15-25 kitchen cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 10 seats in the establishment. Hotels in restaurant licenses 0
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean top surface of all kitchen counters from excessive dust throughout.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen, coolers throughout.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed Cook ham inside kitchen cooler, not covered.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching dirty kitchen utensils and then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his pants and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths on top of preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces without labels, located on top of the shelf by stove.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding) next to panini's press, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice bath during inspection.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked, as per employee from previous day, inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door not closing properly.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to coffee machine.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided hair nets for employees.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white and brown sugar containers by coffee machine. Operator labeled them.
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.