El Siboney in Key West
900 Katherine St, Key West, FL 33040
El Siboney in Key West has recorded 229 violations across 17 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections, including documented instances of sick employee reporting failures and improper health protocol compliance. Food contact surface violations were cited in every inspection on record. Proper cooking temperatures, handwashing compliance, and food source approval were recurring high-priority findings. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. A fire safety violation was documented in 2019 involving disrepair of electrical wiring and a hanging cook line light fixture. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, with 15 violations cited including issues with approved food sources, consumer advisory requirements, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
El Siboney in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
El Siboney in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Siboney in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 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 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Siboney in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Siboney in Key West last inspected?
- El Siboney 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 El Siboney in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Siboney in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Siboney in Key West had?
- El Siboney in Key West has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Siboney in Key West find?
- El Siboney in Key West was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Siboney in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, El Siboney in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 El Siboney in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Siboney 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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