Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key
Last inspected:
457 Drost Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key has accumulated 34 violations across 5 inspections since April 2023, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections, including recurring handwashing facility and proper hand-washing violations appearing in 3 consecutive inspections (May 2024, November 2024, May 2025), as well as repeated approved food source violations and consumer advisory violations across multiple inspections. In December 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented five high-priority violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on May 22, 2025 identified six violations including high-priority deficiencies in management awareness, handwashing facilities, approved food source, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key last inspected?
- Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key are: Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key had?
- Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key find?
- Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key ever been shut down?
- No, Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Nearby Establishments to Bent Prop
Poor Inspection Records Near Cudjoe Key
Stories You May Have Missed Cudjoe Key
Cudjoe Key Bar Had Food From Unknown Sources, Sick Employee Rules Ignored, Stayed Open
Square Grouper Bar and Grill drew 6 high-severity violations in May 2026, including food from unapproved sources and unr…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Bent Prop. How we collect and verify this data.