WILLIE T'S
525 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 561-403-6723
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023045189 | May 16, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $200 |
| 1--2021022269 | Mar 31, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to print and post.
Cardboard used to line shelves in reach in cooler.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized ice bucket and scoop stored outside. Advised manager that all must properly stored to protect from potential contamination from environment.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Observed containers of fruit and drinks stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored above a pico gallo container at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected in a faucet outside door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by cook line. Manager stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside container with standing water at 110°F at cook line.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per operator since the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per operator since the night before.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Operator provided the soap.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed faucet at triple sink in disrepair.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine. Operator placed at Washington area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at sandwich station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at triple sink faucet.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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 blade is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in handwashing sink on cook line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid and stand up freezer are not working. No food in units at time of inspection
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain is broken
Soda syrup stored on floor.
Triple sing Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Employee was coached to remove packages before thawing the fish.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken wings date marked on 8/10 and beans date marked on 8/11. Stop sale was issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (87 F - Cold Holding) inside the microwave. As per operator butter was left inside microwave since yesterday. Stop sale was issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (87 F - Cold Holding) inside the microwave. As per operator butter was left inside microwave since yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee removed the can opener to wash it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash in the kitchen area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed 2 employees did not have original training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the butter.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of ice cream stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the kitchen area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to 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 soiled.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Juncture missing under triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink pipe broken.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
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.