Key West, Monroe County

TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT

512 FRONT STREET, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
4 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

14-15-4

Detail 24408963

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed breadcrumbs stored inside Nonfood-grade container by dry storage.

08A-05-6

Detail 24408971

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over butter packaged inside walk in freezer. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 24408961

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24408965

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) by cook line. As per manager less than 2 hours. Manager put ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24408968

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards soiled by prep area. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24408973

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded at hand sink bar area.

31B-02-4

Detail 24408977

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by hand sink bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 24408966

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By bar.

22-20-5

Detail 24408974

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

14-01-5

Detail 24408970

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored inside sugar container across WIF. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24408975

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinks stored stored on top of prep table near sugar containers. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 24408964

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 24408972

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by hand sink prep area. By barManager provided. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24408967

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled by WIF entrance. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 24408969

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on top of prep table by waffle station.

42-01-4

Detail 24408976

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By entrance kitchen.

21-38-4

Detail 24408978

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 24408962

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at prep table across walk in cooler.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24137772

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

22-02-4

Detail 24137771

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24137773

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24137774

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

Mar 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23659721

High Priority - Raw animal food smell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, sliced ham .

03A-02-5

Detail 23659722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 51F Ice was added to the holding container Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23659718

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23659723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can-opener blade is solid , put in dish area to wash. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 23659717

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

35A-24-5

Detail 23659719

Intermediate - Wild birds present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. I discussed with manager the necessity of sanitizing the tables after each customer and if birds are on the chairs or tables to sanitize immediately

40-06-5

Detail 23659720

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

10-20-4

Detail 23659716

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

51-13-4

Detail 23659715

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 23659714

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area

21-08-4

Detail 23659724

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm quaternary

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

22-20-5

Detail 23591563

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

16-03-4

Detail 23591565

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23591561

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

32-12-6

Detail 23591564

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-20-4

Detail 23591560

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

22-08-4

Detail 23591562

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

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

05-13-5

Detail 22805374

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

16-21-4

Detail 22805378

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 22805379

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-08-5

Detail 22805376

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

21-04-4

Detail 22805375

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22805377

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shredded beef from two days not labeled.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22064321

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, liquid eggs, cheese, ham, butter, cream cheese, cheese, butter, eggs ambient 50-92F. Items have been out of temperature less than 2 hours, recommend holding on time. Items out of temp in glass door beverage and single door low boy at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: In kitchen on ice egg, mushrooms, egg, cream cheese, cheese 44-71F. Person in charge filling out time paperwork for items during inspection. In lowboy at cookline ham, shrimp from walk in 30 mins ago 46F. In glass door cheese and cut tomato at 51-55F. Items moved from walk in less than 1 hour ago. Person in charge time marked items out in kitchen. And iced down time/temperature control for safety items in units. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 22062224

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will utilize main dishmachine until serviced.

08A-05-6

Detail 22062229

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw smoked salmon and tuna over prepped lettuce. In walk in cooler eggs stored over prepped potatoes.

01B-14-4

Detail 22062223

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 shell eggs on line with cracked shells.

03A-02-5

Detail 22062232

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, liquid eggs, cheese, ham, butter, cream cheese, cheese, butter, eggs ambient 50-92F. Items have been out of temperature less than 2 hours, recommend holding on time. Items out of temp in glass door beverage and single door low boy at cookline. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22062226

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb ps missing vacuum breakers at mop sink area.

53A-04-6

Detail 22062233

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with no proof of CFM has been working 3 months.

16-37-1

Detail 22062231

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired 2022.

53B-13-5

Detail 22062220

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. Some employees missing proof of training.

05-04-4

Detail 22062222

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer from beer walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 22062227

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

14-38-4

Detail 22062228

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers with cracked edges, missing pieces.

08B-38-4

Detail 22062225

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitcehn

23-03-4

Detail 22062221

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pie shelving in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Hood filters at fryers on right side with grease buildup.

02D-01-5

Detail 22062230

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours in kitchen unlabeled.

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 21374668

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patty (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line and cooked eggs (67F - Cold Holding) at salad preparation area. As per manager, reach in cooler doors were opened for less than 30 minutes for restocking. Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21374671

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at preparation area.

53A-10-4

Detail 21374679

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for fish. Provided minimum cooking temperatures handout. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21374675

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled.

02B-01-5

Detail 21374672

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu offers eggs, raw salmon, and seared tuna undercooked. Items not identified. Employees edited menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 21374676

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside margarine container. Manager discarded item. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21374666

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open at ware washing area. As per manager, item to repair valve has been ordered.

36-32-5

Detail 21374665

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen entrance door.

36-34-5

Detail 21374670

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at preparation area. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21374669

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 inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21374678

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of ground conch stored on floor at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21374674

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21374680

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21374673

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machine and ice bin soiled with black substance. Employee began removing debris. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at bar. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 21374667

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at ware washing area.

14-33-4

Detail 21374677

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at preparation area and cook lines.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 21039484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped Ham 62 f cheese 59 f 60 f cooked beef cook placed food off temperature inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21039478

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

22-02-4

Detail 21039475

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

05-13-5

Detail 21039477

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

51-11-4

Detail 21039480

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In Dry storage area.

36-34-5

Detail 21039481

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

24-05-4

Detail 21039471

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

13-07-4

Detail 21039473

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen cook wearing a watch while working with food.

23-03-4

Detail 21039476

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk-in cooler, also observed Heavy grease to kitchen hood.

33-16-4

Detail 21039474

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 21039479

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of raw Garlic in kitchen true cooler not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 21039482

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in standing water in 2 Compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 21039483

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21039472

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

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-08-5

Detail 20364054

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler by the cook line: raw fish stored above cheese. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for proper storage of food. Operator rearranged the food properly during the inspection.

31A-10-4

Detail 20364055

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Ware wash area: chemical lines drains into the hand wash sink. Observed the back area by the stairs to chemical lines drains into the hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 20364053

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. Dean Kulux, Julio Mendoza, Christian Worley, operator provided copies.

53B-09-4

Detail 20364056

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. During the inspection observed color copies for most of the employees: some have green background, Dean Kulux, Julio Mendoza, Christian Worley. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

08B-38-4

Detail 20364057

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer: cases of lobster stored on the floor.

10-20-4

Detail 20364058

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