Kava Key in Key West

Last inspected:

420 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040
Overview

Kava Key in Key West is a convenience store undergoing permitting. A preoperational inspection conducted on December 16, 2025 identified 4 violations, all correctable deficiencies. The establishment lacks written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea incidents; guidance was provided by the inspector. The facility has no probe thermometer available to measure hot and cold food temperatures and must obtain one by the next inspection. Sanitizer test strips are not available to verify sanitizing solution concentration and must be in place by the next inspection. These are standard permitting requirements under Rule 5K-4.020, F.A.C., and the establishment must complete corrections to finalize its food permit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Kava Key in Key West: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visit the establishment to follow up on Request# 5145599. Initial inspection Conducted. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. A copy of the employee health guide, employee reporting agreement, and guidance for written procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup was provided. The Food Establishment intends to carry hemp extract food products this permit year and has been designated as a Hemp Food Establishment. Kratom products must meet requirements as per 5K-4.030, F.A.C. and s. 500.92. Hemp extract products for human consumption must meet requirements as per 5K-4.034, F.A.C. and s. 581.217, F.S. which have been provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
The establishment lacks written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrhea incidents. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Processing area - No probe thermometer available at the food establishment to be able to measure cold and hot food temperatures to ensure safe foods. A probe thermometer must be available in the food establishment by the next inspection.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Processing area - No sanitizer test strips are available at the food establishment to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution being used. Sanitizer test strips must be available by the next inspection.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area - Employees unisex restroom door is not self-closing.

Kava Key in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kava Key in Key West last inspected?
Kava Key in Key West was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 16, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Kava Key in Key West had?
Kava Key in Key West has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Kava Key in Key West find?
Kava Key in Key West was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 16, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Kava Key in Key West had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Kava Key in Key West has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Kava Key in Key West?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Kava Key in Key West are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf.

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