Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West
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529 United Street, Key West, FL 33040Frenchie'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.
Frenchie's CafÉ in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
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
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
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— 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
— 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
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 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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— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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