Tropical Inn in Key West
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812 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040Tropical Inn in Key West has been issued an administrative complaint following a December 2025 inspection that documented an intermediate-level violation and prompted a compliance callback. Across 16 inspections since 2021, the facility recorded 25 total violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection—substantially below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in two inspections: December 2023 for management awareness, employee health reporting, and proper hand and arm washing; and March 2022 for proper cooking temperatures and consumer advisory requirements. No emergency closures have been recorded. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Inn in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Tropical Inn in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— 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
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Tropical Inn in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Inn in Key West last inspected?
- Tropical Inn in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Inn in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Inn in Key West are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Inn in Key West had?
- Tropical Inn in Key West has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Inn in Key West find?
- Tropical Inn in Key West was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Inn in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Inn in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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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