SANTIAGOS BODEGA
207 PETRONIA STREET SUITE 101, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-7691
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019027049 | Apr 15, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | $800 |
| 1--2018048600 | Aug 24, 2018 | Mar 18, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed solid floor under kitchen coolers, stove and work tables.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area hand sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal rimmed brush on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracks and holes in kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in at center of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers at cook line and across steam table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Aug 20, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw lamb inside drawers under cook line. Operator stored food according to the safety rules.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed yellowing tuna bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed fish immediately from bags.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers unlabeled in Walk in cooler. Operator labeled containers.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 0 ppm chlorine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked green bean in lift lid unit
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in drawers on cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with debris, mold-like substance Cutting boards are soiled Can opener blade is soiled The Sangria dispensing faucets are soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda-gun soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food, salmon, stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked meatballs in walk-in cooler
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 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored in storage shed outside.
May 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/ both CFM ON SITE are expired. Jeffrey Cambridge 11/16/19 Tolibjon Karimov 1/26/19
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a stand up freezer outside under cover in an open air environment. At time of inspection I am unable to access on base plans review.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine interior liner is separating from the walls of the ice machine, leaving large gaps at the inside panel
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Observed a stand up freezer located outside the back door. The freezer is holding frozen tuna, pot stickers, pate, shrimp, beef. The freezer is in and open air environment with roof cover. Observed a commercial plastic storage shed located outside the back door in an open air environment, the shed is holding frying oil, olive oil plastic wrap, plastic bags.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed dirty sheet pans in a double sink outside the back door in an open air environment with chickens running in the area. Sheet pans were put inside to wash rinse and sanitize.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Glass machine at bar 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. Glasses will be washed in kitchen dish machine until repairs are made on the glass washer
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/ both CFM ON SITE are expired. Jeffrey Cambridge 11/16/19 Tolibjon Karimov 1/26/19
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a stand up freezer outside under cover in an open air environment. At time of inspection I am unable to access on base plans review.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of glass washing machine at the bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine interior liner is separating from the walls of the ice machine, leaving large gaps at the inside panel
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of the ice machine is heavily soiled.
Observed a stand up freezer located outside the back door. The freezer is holding frozen tuna, pot stickers, pate, shrimp, beef. The freezer is in and open air environment with roof cover. Observed a commercial plastic storage shed located outside the back door in an open air environment, the shed is holding frying oil, olive oil plastic wrap, plastic bags.
Open dumpster lid.
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed dirty sheet pans in a double sink outside the back door in an open air environment with chickens running in the area. Sheet pans were put inside to wash rinse and sanitize.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of ceviche with uncooked tuna stored above ready to eat hummus in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed ceviche to properly store.
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. Soda gun at bar entrance soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at closed in area of bar. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
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 multiple employees that are on duty fill out form during this inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at bar entrance. Operator replenished soap.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Misc pots and pans stored outside partially under an overhang. Operator stated they have ordered a closed in closet but it hasn't arrived yet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above warewashing machine unable to properly air dry
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor in bar area behind curtain.
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.