DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL SIBONEY

Health inspection records show EL SIBONEY in KEY WEST has 4 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

900 Catherine Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
White Street Gallery District
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495905

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator sent it to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored in hand wash sink in prep area. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910921

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside chicken container in reach in cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container lid stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed lid from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 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 milk desserts not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Saturday August 16th, 2025. Operator date marked desserts. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8765863

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by steam table in kitchen. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantain and pork containers uncovered in Walk in cooler 1. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves/ with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken base container unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 fish inside Walk in cooler 1. Operator stored food properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles in from counter.
  • 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 flans not date marked inside Walk in cooler 2. As per Operator flans were cooked last Sunday April 13th, 2025. Operator date marked flans. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369541

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank located next to the soda station .
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Owner sent it to the cooler immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves .
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic container with no label.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham inside the non food grade Thank you bag in the walk in cooler. Employee discarded the bag and placed the ham inside a food grade bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on hose connection located on the left side. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation