Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West
601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040
Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West has been inspected 18 times since 2021, accumulating 98 violations—an average of 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Proper hand and arm washing violations have been cited in at least 5 inspections, including the most recent complaint inspection on October 22, 2025. Chemical storage violations appeared in multiple inspections in 2025. A warning was issued on February 9, 2022, and admin complaints were recommended on March 16, 2022 and October 12, 2021. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 was completed with no further action required, despite documenting 9 violations including high-priority handwashing and consumer advisory failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 22, 2025
Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West last inspected?
- Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West had?
- Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West find?
- Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Cayo Hueso Cafe in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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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