BIG CHEEZEES PUB & GRUB
404 Southard Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Downtown
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in unit at cook line, as per chef work order is placed already to replaced. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at cook line.Also observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC at kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour containers not identified at pizza preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 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 ribs (123F - Hot Holding); in hot holding unit at cookl line. Chef proceeded to reheat, ribs (177F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with pickles stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 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 turkey over raw beef stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
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. Interior of ice bins in bar area facing windows side soiled
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in warewashing area. Operator is working with ecolab service **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener at prep table soiled. Cutting board at pizza making station soiled/ stained.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at bar-the side facing wall. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).