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THE COURTHOUSE DELI

With 4 inspections documented, THE COURTHOUSE DELI maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in KEY WEST. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

600 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Downtown
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13478742

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 scoop with handle in contact with frozen mixed berries inside freezer drawers at coffee station. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed portioned assorted ice cream prepared onsite for self serve without product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment at front counter.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on prep table at kitchen. As per operator for less than an hour. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **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 inside Warmer: cheese, egg and bacon bagel; (110F - Hot Holding); cheese, sausage and egg bagel (130F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera turned up the heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed black beans inside reach in cooler at cook line opened approximately 3 days ago. Operator properly date mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine. Operator bought test strips during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Sandugash and Aigulhired for more than 60 days. Operator set appointment for employee training during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/30/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10920198

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 7 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed licensed 10-01-24.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating personal food behind front counter next to coffee station.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice maker next to dry storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front side of ice machine soiled with black substance next to back dry storage area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container not inverted on top preparation table next to 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table behind front counter by coffee machine . Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored tomatoes at reach in cooler in prep area.
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) employee was able to add water to proper ppm 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning utensils inside handwashing sink in preparation area. Employee removed, clean properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises at time of inspection.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

3/25/2025· 1y ago

3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

2/8/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8600966

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in ice machine room
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In ice machine room