Palm Haven in Key West

3990 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Overview

Palm Haven in Key West has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 174 violations—an average of 7.9 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across the record, with management awareness cited in at least 4 inspections, approved food source violations in at least 8 inspections, consumer advisory violations in at least 7 inspections, and employee health policy violations appearing in at least 2 inspections. Proper cooking temperatures, handwashing, and hand-washing facilities have each been cited multiple times. Two fire safety violations were documented: propane tanks larger than the permitted size (2.7 lb. water capacity) were found inside the building on March 21, 2016 and July 25, 2018. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 identified 3 violations related to consumer advisory and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
174Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR: March 17, 2026

Palm Haven in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 7.9 violations / inspection 7.9 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7.04 violations / inspection 7.04 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Palm Haven in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.Observed gas tank stored in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Dry storage area.

Palm Haven in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Palm Haven in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Haven in Key West last inspected?
Palm Haven in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Palm Haven in Key West?
The most frequently cited violations at Palm Haven in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Palm Haven in Key West had?
Palm Haven in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palm Haven in Key West find?
Palm Haven in Key West was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palm Haven in Key West ever been shut down?
No, Palm Haven in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Palm Haven in Key West had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Palm Haven in Key West has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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