WICKER GUESTHOUSE
913 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-4275
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
3 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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. Provided to operator via email.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022046969 | Jul 20, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $160 |
| 1--2018035449 | Jun 11, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Provided to operator via email.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples at breakfast area not individually wrapped.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex stored under three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples in fruit basket not covered or protected. Manager intervened.
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. Hands not washed between soiled equipment and clean utensils/ food. Hand wash sink inaccessible. Manager intervened.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Steve Robbins 8-30-2023 CFM certification
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by multiple utensils, dust pan and brush in sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container of cleaned utensils stored in Hand wash sink under soap dispenser and next to dustpan and brush.
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