SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFE
1405 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 License paid for at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016018669 | Mar 29, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a metal container with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in cooler. Chef put it on the shelf.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on kitchen ceiling.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Operator removed water.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. The Urinals do not flush in men's bathroom
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed RAW FISH ROP today and dated today, not frozen, fish was transferred to zip locks
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. ROP FISH WAS prepared today, vacuum packed on site, no haccp,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher store in handwashing sink
Wild birds or present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed wild birds in outdoor dining area on the floor and landing on tables and rafters over the bar area. Also observed wild birds in the dry storage area in back of the restaurant, doors are opened and birds are coming in and out at free will.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. The Urinals do not flush in men's bathroom
Potato, panko stored on floor in dry storage
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna ROP package not removed from bag with warning label.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kimberly expired on 2/10/24.
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 tuna ROP package not removed from bag with warning label.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup on top of prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 at dish machine. Eco lab is onsite repairing the dishmachine sanitation
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in dish machine 3 compartment sink is set up to sanitize wash dishes
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed thawed ROP raw tuna and unopened package on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry hot holding @110F burner was lite to increase heat on warmer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Wood lid for warmer is broken and rusting
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then began handling plastic spatula, no hand wash.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over opened box of corn at preparation area. Manager rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni salad (48F - Cold Holding); carnitas (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance near walk in coolers. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ware washing, cook line and preparation areas.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in cooler.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 License paid for at time of inspection.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of shell eggs at 70° ambient in kitchen. Placed about 2 hours ago. Moved by manager.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked by last date of use.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at kitchen Hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop In sauce in prep line. Moved by manager
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation drip form Ac vent by Dish Machine line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by canned foods. Moved by manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by prep line. Cleaned by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt container. Marked by manager.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located by the hand sink in the cook line gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler located in the expo station.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice bin with ice used for drink next to the hand wash sink exposed to splash.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wiping cloth stored in the coolers used as liner under the cut lettuce, manager removed it and discarded the salad.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerated drawers: located in the salad station observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (51F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler located in front of the grills: in the cook line observed cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey sandwich (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (50 F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (49F - Cold Holding), Salad station observed: cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimps (46F - Cold Holding) as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee place food in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table in the salad station.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located by the hand sink in the cook line gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 89F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler located in the expo station.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice bin with ice used for drink next to the hand wash sink exposed to splash.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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.