Cafe in Key West
509 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040
This 24-seat cafe in Key West has accumulated 240 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has faced escalating enforcement: one disciplinary action totaling $480 in fines, and multiple inspections resulting in warnings issued or administrative complaints recommended. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly, including employee health reporting violations in at least 5 separate inspections (2025-07-15, 2025-04-22, 2024-05-22, 2023-12-15), handwashing procedure violations in at least 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations spanning multiple years. The most recent routine inspection on July 15, 2025 documented 15 violations with one high-priority finding and was completed with no further action; a same-day callback inspection found zero violations and was marked complied. Prior to this, the April 22, 2025 routine inspection issued a warning with 8 violations including high-priority handwashing and employee health reporting findings. The May 2024 complaint-based inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after documenting 11 violations with 4 high-priority findings, including management awareness and employee health reporting failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 15, 2025
Cafe in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Cafe in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $480.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024025695 | $480.00 | Feb 21, 2024 | Tampa |
Cafe in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cafe in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe in Key West last inspected?
- Cafe in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cafe in Key West had?
- Cafe in Key West has had 25 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 Cafe in Key West find?
- Cafe in Key West was most recently inspected on July 15, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Cafe in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $480.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe in Key West been fined?
- Cafe in Key West has been fined a total of $480.00 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).
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