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2510 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Aug 21, 2024 · 3 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/2023.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (128F - Hot Holding) as per Manager less than 1 hour. Manager proceeded to reheat plantains.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket stored in front of the hand sink, located at back kitchen. Employee removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter's soiled.
Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the stove.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter warmer: chicken (118F,123F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in oven to reheat, 169F,177F.
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 written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided hand towels.
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. No proof of employee training.
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. No proof of employee reporting responsibility.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to kitchen oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in prep area in front of reach-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water on prep counter next to kitchen oven,78F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel underneath cutting board on kitchen prep table next to kitchen oven.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados stored in reach-in cooler next to office, label not washed off.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in front of office. Manager placed to go containers on shelf.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket underneath kitchen prep table, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to sanitizer bucket, 50 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar.
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.