Bobalus in Key West
301 Us Hwy 1, Key West, FL 33040
Bobalus in Key West operated under Risk Level 1 licensing and underwent 20 inspections between March 2022 and October 2025, accumulating 192 violations—an average of 9.6 violations per inspection, significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominated the facility's record, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), handwashing violations (appearing in 5 inspections), and consumer advisory violations (recurring in nearly every inspection). Food contact surface sanitation was cited repeatedly across multiple years, and time as a control measure violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. A March 2022 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after detecting employee health policy, food contact surface, and time control violations. A January 2025 inspection prompted an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition following violations involving handwashing facilities, approved food source, and consumer advisories. Fire safety concerns were documented on March 8, 2019, when an inspector observed frayed and spliced electrical wires. The facility has not experienced emergency closure despite the sustained violation pattern. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 was completed with no further action, documenting three consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 14, 2025
Bobalus in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Bobalus in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bobalus in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Bobalus in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bobalus in Key West last inspected?
- Bobalus in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bobalus in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bobalus in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bobalus in Key West had?
- Bobalus in Key West has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bobalus in Key West find?
- Bobalus in Key West was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bobalus in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Bobalus in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 Bobalus in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Bobalus in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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