Island Exchange in Key West
Last inspected:
4 & 6 Charles St, Key West, FL 33040El Alamo Key West in Key West has accumulated 320 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility showed signs of improvement from 2022 through mid-2025, with violation counts dropping to single digits, but the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 reversed that trend with 19 violations including four high-priority citations. The restaurant faces recurring compliance issues with food contact surfaces, ventilation, and chemical storage, with one disciplinary action resulting in a $160 fine.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Island Exchange in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
10.7
violations / inspection
10.7 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
6.95
violations / inspection
6.95 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Island Exchange in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017045447 | $160.00 | Aug 16, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Island Exchange in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 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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— 6 inspections41 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Island Exchange in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Exchange in Key West last inspected?
- Island Exchange in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island Exchange in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Exchange in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Island Exchange in Key West had?
- Island Exchange in Key West has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Exchange in Key West find?
- Island Exchange in Key West was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 19 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island Exchange in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Island Exchange 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 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.
- Has Island Exchange in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Island Exchange in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Island Exchange in Key West been fined?
- Island Exchange 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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