Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City
Last inspected:
411 S Krome Ave, Florida City, FL 33034Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City has been inspected 14 times since 2020, accumulating 49 violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 11 of the 14 inspections, with recurring findings in employee health reporting (cited in 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (cited in 5 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (cited in 5 inspections). The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $320 fine. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 documented 4 violations including high-priority food contact surface and consumer advisory violations, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016054979 | $320.00 | Nov 14, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City last inspected?
- Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City had?
- Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City find?
- Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City been fined?
- Best Western Gateway to the Keys in Florida City has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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