EL PATIO
Washington Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Casa Marina
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed standing water ice machine in kitchen as soiled.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by hand wash sink in kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of oven. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked or broken lids on 4 bulk containers of beans, rice and lentils.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall near employee break area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in water at 81F. Operator placed scoop in dry container. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in dish room.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in roll top reach in cooler : raw beef stored above cooked eggs and rice. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed progress being made, however, not completely free of residue buildup. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed residue buildup at equipment handles. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair by Walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed tile missing and in disrepair at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on rice and sugar bins at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed lid cracked at containers. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line and Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler ,Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed progress being made, however, not completely free of soil residue. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed vacuum breaker at one of the faucets and not the other. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop in bean bin. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent by cooks line with heavy grease buildup. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cooks line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in kitchen. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair by Walk-in cooler. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on rice and sugar bins at dry storage area. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops in rice and sugar bins were in the food. Observed operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop used in rice warmer was rested top of cooked rice. Observed opera remove scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler at end of cooks line and Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler ,Walk-in cooler and Walk-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cooks line. Operator corrected improper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at 3 compartment sink by Walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over diced onions and sauce at reach-in cooler by Walk-in cooler. Observed raw breaded beef and chicken over dice peppers and chopped garlic in reach-in cooler by dishwasher area. Repeat 8-10-23 Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed assorted cleaning chemicals on shelf over food prep by 3 compartment sink next to Walk-in cooler. Observed wd40 over microwave and prep table in kitchen. Observed glass clean on rack in back dining room over single service items. Operator removed all chemicals for proper storage. Repeat 8-10-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter and and bar area blocked with equipment in sinks. Operator removed items from sinks Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified on menu. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat 8-10-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, meat sauce, chicken, pasta, cooked yucca and shrimp in Walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage area near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to grill and sauce cooler near dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed torn gasket on 3 door roll top cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage area near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed at least 2 employees wearing jewelry. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to grill and sauce cooler near dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed torn gasket on 3 door roll top cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs and ladles hung on equipment on cooks line below waist level. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed ladle and tongs stored on equipment handle. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice on counter of cooks line at 61F for 1 hour. Rice had previously been cold held in wic at or below 41F. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed tostones at 53F - Cold holding; observed yucca at 60F - Cold Holding. Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of all purpose cleaner next to steam table with ceramic soup bowls and soup hot holding. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Observed spray bottles stored facing single service items. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager CFM card expired on 07/09/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Establishment is still in the process of acquiring new certified food manager. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles as not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable in dry storage area near dish machine.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in unisex bathroom used by customers.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cooks line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler next to grill and sauce cooler near dining room.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs and ladles hung on equipment on cooks line below waist level.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink, stopped using dishwasher and placed a service call for technician. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves after touching used sauté pan without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked lentil beans in tall reach in cooler at end of cooks line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf and cooked lentils above eggs.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice on counter of cooks line at 61F for 1 hour. Rice had previously been cold held in wic at or below 41F. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white bean soup at 109F hot hel on stove at end of cooks line. Operator stated it was there for an hour and a half. Employee reheated soup to 180F during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of all purpose cleaner next to steam table with ceramic soup bowls and soup hot holding. Operator moved spray bottle to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager CFM card expired on 07/09/2023. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 13 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).