Yellowfin in Key West
5950 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Yellowfin in Key West averaged 8.6 violations per inspection across 18 inspections from 2021 to present—65% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2—and has documented recurring high-priority violations in employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and hand washing across multiple years. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 of the 18 inspections, a pattern indicating systemic deficiency in the facility's health screening or reporting procedures for staff. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, reflecting escalated enforcement for violations including employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and allergen awareness.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 2, 2026
Yellowfin in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Yellowfin in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Yellowfin in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yellowfin in Key West last inspected?
- Yellowfin in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Yellowfin in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yellowfin in Key West are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Yellowfin in Key West had?
- Yellowfin in Key West has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yellowfin in Key West find?
- Yellowfin in Key West was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Yellowfin in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Yellowfin in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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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