THE CAPITANA KEY WEST
Based on 5 health inspections, THE CAPITANA KEY WEST in KEY WEST has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 months ago · 5 reports on file
2401 North Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, Florida, 33040
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/12/2026· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13491588
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted over coffee machine. Operator inverted the filters. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dijon mustard inside reach in cooler at prep area. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket and knife stored inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
8/13/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10870178
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2024· 1y 7mo ago
2 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of bread case at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread,bagels and cinnamon rolls not protected at buffet.
- 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 hamburger patties stored above raw fish fillets on drawers at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet bar. Corrected On-Site
4/23/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8509605
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved marks on it.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under the cutting board. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
9/26/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8361002
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from kitchen ice machine.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above dish washer.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger stored over raw fish in cook line drawers. Manager placed hamburger in bottom drawers. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **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 across from cook line grill.