LITTLE WHITEHOUSE SUBS

Based on 5 health inspections, LITTLE WHITEHOUSE SUBS in KEY WEST has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

218 WHITEHEAD ST #1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/24/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13478534

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic soda on floor of dry closet. Operator removed items off of the floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers; soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in deli meat cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
  • 29-45-4:High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. Operator removed hose during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in kitchen area under triple sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food racks.

7/30/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10935848

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with food residue .
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue in preparation area. Corrected On-Site

6/10/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10820033

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/16/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8755065

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expiration date 3/11/2025

12/14/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8366714

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in front of oven has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable.
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface Interior bottom of glass door reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink rusted/ pitted surface
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on women's restroom disconnected/ removed. Restrooms are shared with other businesses in strip mall.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed sliced cheeses double panned above chill line of cooler. Operator removed cheese to place in bottom of cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill soiled/ stained.
  • 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. Multiple employees food safety certificates expired within week ago. Operator stated he will have then complete training soon.