Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West
512 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040
Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West operates with a concerning pattern of repeat violations spanning more than three years. The facility has recorded 23 inspections with 221 total violations, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear across nearly every inspection, including recurrent findings in employee health policy, handwashing procedures, proper food cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and consumer advisory compliance. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 33 violations including four high-priority citations for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, time as control, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. A June 2023 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition and Admin complaint recommendation following a high-priority employee health reporting violation. Despite this enforcement history, no emergency closure has been issued. All inspections since June 2023 have been completed with no further action or warnings, indicating the facility remains in operation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 3, 2026
Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West last inspected?
- Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West had?
- Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West find?
- Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Two Friends Patio Restaurant in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Two Friends Patio Restaurant 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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