Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West

Last inspected:

529 United Street, Key West, FL 33040
Overview

Frenchie's Café in Key West has been inspected 18 times since 2016 and accumulated 131 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the record, including recurring handwashing violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), improper food contact surface handling (multiple inspections), shell stock requirements violations, bare hand contact violations, and food condition issues. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. An administrative complaint was recommended following a December 2023 complaint inspection that documented 7 violations including improper handwashing, food in poor condition, and consumer advisory failures. Fire safety violations were cited in 2018 and 2019 for spliced and improperly repaired electrical wires. The most recent inspection on August 12, 2025 documented 9 violations with conflicting violation type coding and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
134Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7 violations / inspection 7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.Observed light fixture repaired with wire nuts in the back room prep kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Observed electrical wires in the prep kitchen without outlets and held with wire nuts.

Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West last inspected?
Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West?
The most frequently cited violations at Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Parasite destruction.
How many health inspections has Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West had?
Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West find?
Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West was most recently inspected on June 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West ever been shut down?
No, Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Frenchies Cafe (2018-2019).

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