Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

ARTISAN KITCHEN AND BAR

658 CRANDON BLVD STE 120, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 Intermediate
Jun 9, 2026
City
Key Biscayne
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 24614639

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/ Observed Fernando Lander 06/02/2021 with expired food manager certification. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24614643

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brick used to clean oven inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24614641

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of cleaning solution near front counter with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24614640

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored in between reach in coolers. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24614642

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24614644

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation. Warning

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24282474

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat cheese (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line station. Operator had employee place items in freezer for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 24282481

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at warewashing area.

24-05-4

Detail 24282478

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area not inverted.

13-03-4

Detail 24282482

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter engaging in food preparation not wearing a proper hair restraint.

35B-01-4

Detail 24282477

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear e it of restaurant.

10-17-4

Detail 24282476

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table and reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24282475

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at prep area reach in cooler soiled with slime like substance. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24282479

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold lime substance.

29-49-6

Detail 24282480

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in coolers at prep area and cook line.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23533326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at Cook line with double container. As per operator for approximately 2 hours prior, advised operator on correct procedures. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23533325

Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 05-2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53A-05-6

Detail 23533323

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/

31B-03-4

Detail 23533320

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23533321

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line between reach in cooler and prep table.

51-13-4

Detail 23533318

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

23-03-4

Detail 23533322

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23533324

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water turned off at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23533319

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22992780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Time Extended

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22958492

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing task removed gloves and placed new gloves no handwashing prior. Coached cook on correct procedures.

03A-02-5

Detail 22958495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per operator he placed products inside 2 hours prior, advised operator to place ice on top of products for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22958491

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 06-08-2024. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22958494

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 22958496

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted at cook line.

14-74-7

Detail 22958489

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers ambient temperature at 53. As per food employee he has been leaving reach in cooler open, advised operator to keep it closed and monitor the temperature. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22958487

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

40-06-5

Detail 22958488

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler by cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22958497

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22958493

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers at shelf.

29-08-4

Detail 22958486

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet in disrepair by pastries reach in cooler hand washing sink.

21-12-4

Detail 22958490

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22825417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22825418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22825416

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22809671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (54F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); cheese tequenos (49F - Cold Holding); spinach (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from the fryers. As per operator being opening and closing reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour prior. Advised operator to place ice bags and keep monitoring temperatures.

31A-11-4

Detail 22809665

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub inside handwashing sink at front counter.

14-74-7

Detail 22809669

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers ambient temperature at 53. As per food employee he has been leaving reach in cooler open, advised operator to keep it closed and monitor the temperature.

14-09-4

Detail 22809666

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 22809668

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.

05-09-4

Detail 22809667

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator placed new ambient thermometer inside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22809672

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22809670

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout cook line. Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03G-04-5

Detail 22586686

High Priority - Fish not held entire time.

11-27-4

Detail 22586689

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. Provided to manager. Manager posted. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22586688

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At he time of the inspection observed hand sink blocked by trash can.

11-26-1

Detail 22586692

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At the time of the inspection provided to manager, manager provided to staff on duty and staff signed employee reporting health agreement Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22586695

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

21-04-4

Detail 22586691

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

05-09-4

Detail 22586687

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed thermometer at cooler across from cook line. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22586694

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 22586690

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Detail 22586693

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 21918947

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach-in cooler: Raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding). As per manager, 1.30 hour. Manager closed open lid of reach in cooler for rapid cooling of product. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21918949

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

31B-03-4

Detail 21918941

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to preparation area and hand washing sink at bar area.

27-16-4

Detail 21918948

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when hot water valve was open. Manager opened hot water valve. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 21918946

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed an arepa covered with a cloth at preparation area. Coached employee on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 21918943

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawing in reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. Coached manager on correct thawing procedure. Operator cut reduced oxygen package to properly thaw product. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21918953

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10.01.2022 license displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21918950

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at both preparation tables at cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21918952

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container of feta cheese stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Manager removed containers off floor. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21918954

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach-in cooler and table. Employee removed knife for washing and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21918945

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 sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar in storage container.

05-09-4

Detail 21918942

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers used at both reach in cooler at cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 21918951

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to preparation area.

33-16-4

Detail 21918940

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 21918944

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 21559581

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21559584

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21559588

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

14-09-4

Detail 21559585

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 21559583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed storage shelves in kitchen soiled/ with accumulated grease. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21559586

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-49-6

Detail 21559582

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 21559587

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 20893970

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at front prep line.

22-02-4

Detail 20893961

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20893971

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to store dish rack.

16-37-1

Detail 20893967

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 20893962

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

36-34-5

Detail 20893964

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 20893965

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-01-4

Detail 20893968

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.

35B-01-4

Detail 20893973

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

21-04-4

Detail 20893966

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20893972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed interior of hand sink soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20893963

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front prep cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 20893969

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

50-17-2

Detail 20618624

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02C-01-5

Detail 20618628

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork dated 10-10-21 and cooked shredded beef dated 10-12-21.

01B-24-5

Detail 20618635

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork dated 10-10-21 and cooked shredded beef dated 10-12-21.

22-02-4

Detail 20618629

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20618634

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by dish rack.

31A-11-4

Detail 20618622

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

36-34-5

Detail 20618636

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 20618626

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 20618630

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

08B-38-4

Detail 20618625

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage room.

05-09-4

Detail 20618621

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

23-03-4

Detail 20618633

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20618632

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-20-5

Detail 20618627

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

29-11-4

Detail 20618631

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipes under hand sink to ware washing area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20618623

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles containing different sauces missing labels.