DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KEY WEST DINER

1619 Northwest Federal Highway
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836960

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents unclean in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor next to office Potatoes cooling on floor in front of dry storage rack Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler Raw meat bucket on floor in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed various items on floor through out establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef rinsing bowl in hand sink on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed employee refilling plastic container with water from hand sink faucet. **Time Extended**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not provided on site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not provided on site **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837736

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on floor of establishment.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw egg then proceed to handle clean dish at cook line in kitchen. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over ready to eat cooked pasta noodles in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage patties at 46F-cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items out of temperature more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage patties at 46F-cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items out of temperature more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wash clothes in hand sink at front bar area.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783541

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents unclean in kitchen Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones over prep table next to microwave on cook line Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on floor next to office Potatoes cooling on floor in front of dry storage rack Potatoes on floor in walk in cooler Raw meat bucket on floor in walk in freezer Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. roast beef (44F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of mushrooms Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw meat in grocery bag in walk in freezer Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. roast beef (44F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (64F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (64F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned. Over stocked above rim less than four hours. Placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato soup (128F - Hot Holding) steam table. In unit less than four hours. Stirred to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef rinsing bowl in hand sink on cook line Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips on site for swimming pool Warning
  • 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/ Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not provided on site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468389

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Country fried steak over fried zucchini at reach in freezer on cook line. Observed Cooked mussels in same container as raw calamari at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (48F - cold holding); shrimp (50F - cold holding) Observed at reach in cooler on cook line. Observed cooler door left open, per operator door left open for approximately 15 minutes. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator closed cooler door. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink on back dock.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed 4 egg Benedict preparations on menu, no indicator for undercooked food item.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No time control procedure present at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8467863

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Employee training certificates will be inspected upon next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8381909

  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee Crack raw shell eggs and then grabbed plate with same hand to plate food without washing hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures after handling raw meat products. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over sweet potato fries reach in freezer cook line, Raw pork over pita bread and raw beef liver over chocolate chips at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Sent storage chart to operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef over roasted peppers, raw beef over cooked sausage at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (47F - Cold Holding); white fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked penne (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam well server line: chicken tortilla soup (83F - reheating) at 10:40 since 8:30am Per operator, soup removed from walk in cooler and placed in steam well at 8:30am to reheat. Operator placed soup on stove to finish reheating to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen and gorilla glue stored over bread at cook line by microwave. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Middle cook line reach in: sliced tomatoes (48F - Cooling) at 10:00 since 7:00 - 47F at 10:30 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent time control procedure to operator. Warning