Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West
413 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040
Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West has been inspected 16 times since 2016, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation on June 8, 2017, documented a marked exit path blocked. High-priority violations have included employee health policy concerns (April 2021), hand washing deficiencies (November 2023), food contact surface issues (April 2025), and proper cooking temperature concerns (April 2025). Chemical storage violations appeared in at least three inspections. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, resulted in six violations but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 27, 2025
Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · 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
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West last inspected?
- Red Shoe Island Bistro 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 Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West had?
- Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West find?
- Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West was most recently inspected on August 27, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Red Shoe Island Bistro 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Bliss Restaurant Kw (2017).
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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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