STINKIN CRAWFISH
217 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-440-2436
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed sixty rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area next to mop sink, area is off the side of the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023069624 | Dec 11, 2023 | Apr 18, 2024 | $200 |
| 1--2022043908 | Jun 14, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ ServSafe: Chris Su, expired 12/10/25. Current active manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in front of the three compartment sink: can opener blade soiled. Front bar: both soda gun nozzles and covers soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rokzanne, employed 5 years Angela Kapiris, employed 1 year Linda Stewart, employed 3 years Catalin Miguez, employed 2 years Nicolas Martinez, employed 2 years Julie B. Employed 2 years Juan Davila, employed 2 years
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. FRLA: Jandra Arauz, expired 8/10/25; Alejandro Mastrogiaconio, expired 08/10/25;
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Equipment in poor repair. In front of the cookline, next to the wall: door hinges in disrepair, door detached from the reach in freezer when opening. Operator provided the replacement hinges during the inspection. Operator is awaiting technician to repair, as per operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar area: container and miscellaneous items on the floor underneath the hand sink and other equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on the reach in freezers and reach in coolers throughout the establishment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed the bottom self of the most prep tables with torn foil.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at front bar.
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 food handler's certification expired for Francisco and Alejandro.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at man's bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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. Observed open container on top of prep table at kitchen area. Cup was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers at cook line with gaskets in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in coolers gaskets at cook line soiled.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. Under triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under the shelf by cooking equipments.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between reach in cooler and preparation table. Manager removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door handle. Manager put it inside the a container with hot water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface 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 Pants, then engaged in food preparation.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, kitchen area
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed Cocktail sauce in reaching cooler, not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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/
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 inside reach in cooler, as per manager over 24 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on women bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on seasoning container at cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to restaurant food on reach in cooler by kitchen door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken rice warmer handle.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water, 81F.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed sixty rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area next to mop sink, area is off the side of the kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on the side of the building across from the beer cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to dish area,
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for dish machine.
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 certified food manager working with seven employees working.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in reach-in cooler at front of kitchen. Manager stated item prepared on 12/9.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill on cook line. Employee removed drink from prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coats and purses on dry storage shelf next to mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for rice cooker on cook line. Handle for reach-in freezer in dry storage area.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on prep table in liquor storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go cups stored in area next to beer cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water next to three compartment sink. Manager placed chicken under running water in prep sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of spices on cook line.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mod like Substance on must cooler doors.
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