Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West
729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 330407334
Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West has accumulated 260 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility faced two disciplinary actions totaling $900 in fines. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and clean multi-use utensil violations. A 2016 fire inspection documented flammables and debris stored in the boiler room, which was corrected on-site.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 27, 2026
Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $900.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019047609 | $700.00 | Aug 1, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 1--2018040830 | $200.00 | Jun 15, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West last inspected?
- Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West had?
- Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West find?
- Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $900.00 in fines.
- How much has Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West been fined?
- Ricky's Blue Heaven in Key West has been fined a total of $900.00 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.
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