Flaming Buoy in Key West
424 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040
Flaming Buoy, a 30-seat restaurant in Key West, has recorded 12 inspections and 55 violations since 2021, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including hand-washing violations cited in 6 of 12 inspections, food contact surface violations in 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections. Employee health policy violations appeared in 2 inspections (February 2021 and May 2023). Chemical storage violations were cited in 3 inspections between 2023 and 2024. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025 identified 6 violations (4 intermediate, 3 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: April 2, 2025
Flaming Buoy in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Flaming Buoy in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 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
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Flaming Buoy in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Flaming Buoy in Key West last inspected?
- Flaming Buoy in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Flaming Buoy in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Flaming Buoy in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Flaming Buoy in Key West had?
- Flaming Buoy in Key West has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Flaming Buoy in Key West find?
- Flaming Buoy in Key West was most recently inspected on April 2, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Flaming Buoy in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Flaming Buoy 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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.
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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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