Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key
457 Drost Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
Bent 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.
Last inspected DBPR: May 22, 2025
Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 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 May 22, 2025. 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: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key had?
- Bent Prop in Cudjoe Key has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 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 May 22, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
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