Island House Rest in Key West
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1129 Fleming St, Key West, FL 330406997Island House Rest in Key West has accumulated 108 violations across 17 inspections since June 2022, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health policy failures in May 2023, handwashing procedure violations in February 2023, improper cooking temperatures in August 2023, and chemical storage issues documented in 11 of the 17 inspections on record. An August 2023 inspection identified 14 violations including five high-priority findings and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation, the facility's most serious enforcement action. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 found 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Island House Rest in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Island House Rest in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Island House Rest in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island House Rest in Key West last inspected?
- Island House Rest in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island House Rest in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island House Rest in Key West are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Island House Rest in Key West had?
- Island House Rest in Key West has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island House Rest in Key West find?
- Island House Rest in Key West was most recently inspected on July 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island House Rest in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Island House Rest in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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 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.
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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).
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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