Key West, Monroe County

DANTE'S KEY WEST/PRIME 951

951 CAROLINE STREET, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jun 10, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24616866

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24616865

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

22-08-4

Detail 24616864

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food inside the oven.

23-03-4

Detail 24616867

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24185085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) inside HWS at ice by cook line, as per manager for approximately 30 minutes prior. Manager added extra ice. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 24185083

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in ware washing area.

14-69-4

Detail 24185086

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside WIF curtains.

23-03-4

Detail 24185084

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23952806

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

08B-47-4

Detail 23952807

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container with potatoes on the floor inside walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23952805

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

23-03-4

Detail 23952808

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23591385

High Priority - Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked chicken

03A-02-5

Detail 23591381

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding) All TCS SEAFOOD foods were put on ice to rapid cool Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 23591382

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified as raw on the menu

02A-02-5

Detail 23591384

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. mailed and printed and posted by Frank Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23591383

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. Reach in on cook line not maintaining 41F or below

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23408328

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over pickles at reach in cooler at preparation area.

01B-02-5

Detail 23408332

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 conch and shrimp ceviche (45F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, product placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding), butter (98F - Hot Holding) at steam table at expo area. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 23408329

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch and shrimp ceviche (45F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, product placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23408324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (119F - Hot Holding), butter (98F - Hot Holding) at steam table at expo area. As per manager, for more than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-32-5

Detail 23408325

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available for dish machine.

31B-03-4

Detail 23408330

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.

05-10-4

Detail 23408331

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

36-34-5

Detail 23408334

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at expo and storage areas.

14-74-7

Detail 23408327

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 ambient temperature at preparation cooler at cook line at 48 F.

14-33-4

Detail 23408333

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

24-18-4

Detail 23408326

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 22886928

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changing tasks without hand washing. Cook line.

22-02-4

Detail 22886930

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

16-21-4

Detail 22886929

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22886927

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22886926

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22087932

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over onion and shredded chicken at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee rearranged items. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22087929

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce 48F cold holding at reach in cooler at preparation area. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice.

03B-01-6

Detail 22087934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table at expo area. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Manager increased unit temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22087931

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22087930

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.

06-09-1

Detail 22087933

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 thawed raw tuna stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22087935

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed containers of raw cut potatoes and butter stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21977784

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with Y-splitter with green hose missing vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: Observed mop sink with Y-splitter with green hose missing vacuum breaker. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21977785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance inside large ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance inside large ice machine. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21977786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler throughout kitchens and walk-in coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05: Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler throughout kitchens and walk-in coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. Time Extended

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21976268

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 pans of elbow macaroni (48F-49F - Cold Holding) date marked from 5/1 and 5/2. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21976270

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on grill station: cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Observed 4 pans of elbow macaroni (48F-49F - Cold Holding) date marked 5/1 and 5/2 in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21976265

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with Y-splitter with green hose missing vacuum breaker.

22-20-5

Detail 21976263

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

06-09-1

Detail 21976266

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 reduced oxygen packaging fish thawing in walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge.

24-08-4

Detail 21976269

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans stored on rack with visible moisture.

08B-38-4

Detail 21976267

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut potatoes on floors of walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21976264

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler throughout kitchens and walk-in coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 20946899

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

05-08-4

Detail 20946902

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-10-4

Detail 20946905

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20946900

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 20946904

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20946906

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 20946903

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven back food Preparation area.

21-10-4

Detail 20946898

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-12-4

Detail 20946901

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

21-09-4

Detail 20946897

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-07-5

Detail 20453822

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20453824

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using hand sink so dumb sink, kitchen sink Vegetables inside.

05-10-4

Detail 20453820

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

24-05-4

Detail 20453821

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

13-03-4

Detail 20453818

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook.

10-20-4

Detail 20453819

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 20453823

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.