Paradise Inn in Key West
819 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040
Paradise Inn in Key West has been inspected 12 times since 2019, accumulating 37 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing procedures have been cited as a violation in 7 of the past 8 inspections, representing a persistent compliance issue. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025 identified 12 violations including two high-priority findings related to handwashing and food condition, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 27, 2025
Paradise Inn in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Paradise Inn in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Paradise Inn in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Paradise Inn in Key West last inspected?
- Paradise Inn in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Paradise Inn in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Paradise Inn in Key West are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Handwashing procedures.
- How many health inspections has Paradise Inn in Key West had?
- Paradise Inn in Key West has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Paradise Inn in Key West find?
- Paradise Inn in Key West was most recently inspected on August 27, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Paradise Inn in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Paradise Inn in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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