Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West
5230 Us Hwy 1, Key West, FL 33040
Chicos Cantina of Key West has been inspected 16 times between June 2021 and August 2025, accumulating 170 violations—an average of 10.6 per inspection, more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including employee health reporting violations in 8 of the last 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 7 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. Other recurring high-priority findings include chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and proper cooking temperatures. A fire safety violation was documented on November 15, 2016, noting electrical wiring in disrepair and a missing cover plate for a light. On May 16, 2023, a Warning was issued after the facility accumulated 10 violations including management awareness, toxic substance control, and employee health reporting violations. On May 31, 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following employee health reporting violations. The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 documented 21 violations (3 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 13, 2025
Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West last inspected?
- Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West had?
- Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West find?
- Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 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.
- Has Chicos Cantina of Key West in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chicos Cantina of Key West 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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