Tin Cup Chalice in Key West
Last inspected:
2001 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040Tin Cup Chalice in Key West has a history of serious and recurring food safety violations. The facility experienced one emergency closure for rodent activity on September 11, 2019. Across 26 inspections since 2016, the establishment has accumulated 246 total violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistent and widespread, including employee health policy violations (sick workers handling food, failure to report illness), improper hand and arm washing, failure to provide consumer advisories for allergens and high-risk preparations, and inadequate management awareness of food safety requirements. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, indicating a systemic failure in illness reporting and exclusion protocols. Proper cooking temperature violations, approved food source violations, and chemical storage issues have also appeared repeatedly. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $720 in fines. Fire safety violations related to missing boiler insurance inspection reports and certificates have been documented across three inspections in 2024 and 2025. The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025 identified 27 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, consumer advisory failures, toxic substance control, and allergen awareness, and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 11, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tin Cup Chalice in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Tin Cup Chalice in Key West: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tin Cup Chalice in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019046625 | $400.00 | Sep 11, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015004992 | $320.00 | Jan 5, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tin Cup Chalice in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tin Cup Chalice in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tin Cup Chalice in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tin Cup Chalice in Key West last inspected?
- Tin Cup Chalice in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tin Cup Chalice in Key West last shut down?
- Tin Cup Chalice in Key West was last shut down on September 11, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tin Cup Chalice in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tin Cup Chalice in Key West are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Tin Cup Chalice in Key West had?
- Tin Cup Chalice in Key West has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tin Cup Chalice in Key West find?
- Tin Cup Chalice in Key West was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tin Cup Chalice in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tin Cup Chalice in Key West has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 Tin Cup Chalice in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tin Cup Chalice in Key West has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tin Cup Chalice in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tin Cup Chalice in Key West has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Tin Cup Chalice in Key West been fined?
- Tin Cup Chalice in Key West has been fined a total of $720.00 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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