Louie's Backyard in Key West
700 Waddell Ave, Key West, FL 33040-4729
Louie's Backyard in Key West has accumulated 332 violations across 22 inspections since 2022, averaging 15.1 violations per inspection — nearly three times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent throughout the record, with handwashing failures cited in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 3 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $320 in fines and has not experienced any emergency closures. The most serious enforcement action came in May 2023, when an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 15 violations including improper chemical storage, inadequate time-as-control procedures, failure to maintain proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface violations. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of high-priority violations being corrected temporarily and then recurring; compliance callbacks in June 2022 and May 2023 were followed within months by inspections revealing similar violations. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 documented 30 violations (1 intermediate, 13 basic, and multiple high-priority findings across handwashing, time control, chemical storage, and toxic substance management), resulting in no further action disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
Louie's Backyard in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Louie's Backyard in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022001938 | $320.00 | Sep 13, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Louie's Backyard in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Louie's Backyard in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Louie's Backyard in Key West last inspected?
- Louie's Backyard in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Louie's Backyard in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Louie's Backyard in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Louie's Backyard in Key West had?
- Louie's Backyard in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 15.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Louie's Backyard in Key West find?
- Louie's Backyard in Key West was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Louie's Backyard in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Louie's Backyard in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Louie's Backyard in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Louie's Backyard in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Louie's Backyard in Key West been fined?
- Louie's Backyard in Key West has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 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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