Cafe Marquesa in Key West
600 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
Cafe Marquesa has been inspected 24 times in Monroe County since 2016, recording 185 total violations averaging 7.7 per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. One disciplinary action with a $160 fine was issued. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern, particularly employee health reporting violations (documented in at least 3 inspections), proper cooking temperature violations (4+ inspections), consumer advisory violations (8+ inspections), and handwashing procedure violations (appearing in both recent inspections). In December 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 5 high-priority violations including employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and shell stock requirements; a callback inspection the same day showed compliance. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 identified 6 high-priority violations across handwashing, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and approved food source categories, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
Cafe Marquesa in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Cafe Marquesa in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021022028 | $160.00 | Mar 12, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Cafe Marquesa in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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.
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cafe Marquesa in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Marquesa in Key West last inspected?
- Cafe Marquesa in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Marquesa in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Marquesa in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Marquesa in Key West had?
- Cafe Marquesa in Key West has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Marquesa in Key West find?
- Cafe Marquesa in Key West was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Marquesa in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Marquesa in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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 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 Cafe Marquesa in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe Marquesa in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe Marquesa in Key West been fined?
- Cafe Marquesa in Key West has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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