Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West
Last inspected:
618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040Kaya Island Eats/Key West Emporium in Key West has accumulated 354 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.6 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines. Inspection records show a pattern of repeated non-compliance from 2021 to 2023, with multiple callbacks for administrative complaints and high-priority violations related to ventilation, food contact surfaces, and hand-washing practices. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show improvement, with fewer violations and no emergency orders.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
13.1
violations / inspection
13.1 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
6.97
violations / inspection
6.97 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022033531 | $200.00 | Apr 20, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2019055271 | $320.00 | Aug 28, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 3 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections50 violations · 30 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West last inspected?
- Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West had?
- Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West find?
- Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West been fined?
- Kaya Island Eats/key West Emporium in Key West has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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