Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne
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1200 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne has been inspected 23 times on record, accumulating 157 violations—an average of 6.8 violations per inspection, notably higher than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, including employee health policy violations (appearing in at least 3 inspections), handwashing facility and procedure violations (cited in 4 of the most recent 8 inspections), food contact surface violations (appearing in nearly every inspection), and chemical storage violations (documented in 5 inspections). Time as a control for cooking or cooling has also been cited repeatedly. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 identified 9 violations (all basic-level) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne last inspected?
- Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne had?
- Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne has had 23 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 Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne find?
- Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
- No, Lighthouse Cafe in Key Biscayne 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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).
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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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