Key West, Monroe County

MAIN KITCHEN AND TROPICADO & PERLA

430 DUVAL ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
21
3 High Priority
Jun 9, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 21

12A-07-5

Detail 24614771

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put new gloves with no wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly. Repeat Violation

12A-10-4

Detail 24614767

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face with gloves and not discarded when soiled.

08A-20-5

Detail 24614764

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a bag with raw chicken tenders stored same container with pasta at reach in freezer by cook line.

02C-03-5

Detail 24614772

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 milk not dated at reach in cooler by entrance. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24614763

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep area across dry storage room.

02B-01-5

Detail 24614783

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers poached eggs and smoked salmon not identified as a raw in the menu.

16-23-4

Detail 24614778

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

51-11-4

Detail 24614780

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda station.

36-36-4

Detail 24614768

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above entrance kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 24614777

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above preparation area, ware washing, dry storage room and kitchen.

24-05-4

Detail 24614770

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted by ware washing area.

14-09-4

Detail 24614766

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting boards by prep area back kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24614774

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored at ware washing area by clean dishes.

36-22-4

Detail 24614765

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by dishwasher area.

36-73-4

Detail 24614782

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under dishwasher area.

36-24-5

Detail 24614779

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24614781

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

29-49-6

Detail 24614773

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By reach in cooler cook line. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24614769

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind dishwasher. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24614775

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by dishwasher area.

36-10-4

Detail 24614776

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor by walk in freezer entrance torn.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24184818

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.

01B-02-5

Detail 24184812

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fahrenheit. Observed ham (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for more than 4hrs.

03A-02-5

Detail 24184815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for more than 4hrs.

14-09-4

Detail 24184817

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

13-03-4

Detail 24184811

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hat on. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24184814

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen and at bar area.

22-16-4

Detail 24184819

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 24184813

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 24184816

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 24184810

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

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23880138

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: At time of callback inspection observed 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator is using three compartment sink with quaternary solution at 200ppm. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: A callback inspection the chemical sanitizing dish machine has had Ecolab inspect and try to repair, but they need a part which is a Hobart machine. Hobart has been called. Sanitization will be done and is set up now. The triple sink is now set up with quaternary amount at 200 ppm. All sanitizing will take place in the triple sink until Hobart can make repairs. Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 23878162

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: At time of callback inspection observed 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator is using three compartment sink with quaternary solution at 200ppm. Time Extended

35A-02-7

Detail 23878161

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine. Also observed 10+ live flies landing on sugar cane and mango fruit on bar station counter, located at the main lobby. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: At time of callback inspection did not observe fruit flies around mop sink. Also, observed around 10 fruit flies not landing on Food inside Bar located at main entrance. Admin Complaint

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23872977

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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23872980

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine. Also observed 10+ live flies landing on sugar cane and mango fruit on bar station counter, located at the main lobby. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23872978

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground beef over fish in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23872973

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10+ live flies landing on sugar cane and mango fruit on bar station counter, located at the main lobby. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23872976

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles underneath of preparations table next to plastic containers. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23872970

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand sink located in front of the dishwasher machine, operator replaced the paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23872972

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, located in walk in cooler and cold holding drawer at the cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23872971

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed avocado box on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23872979

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

36-27-5

Detail 23872975

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the cook line. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23872974

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

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 23589068

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching the trash container and continue working on prep table. Employee was coached and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23589065

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop flour. Chef moved it out. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23589064

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer ( by the entrance) gaskets in poor repair.

10-07-4

Detail 23589066

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at the expo station. Employee discarded the water immediately. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23589067

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

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23074850

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

11-26-1

Detail 23074853

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.

16-03-4

Detail 23074855

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 23074851

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dishwasher.

42-01-4

Detail 23074854

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

21-09-4

Detail 23074852

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

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22804745

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

22-08-4

Detail 22804747

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

36-27-5

Detail 22804748

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By triple sink

21-12-4

Detail 22804746

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22201893

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Observed sweet potato can. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 22201891

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Manager discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22201890

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at the bar area.

31B-02-4

Detail 22201900

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the buffet/bar area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22201897

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. . Observed at the buffet/bar area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22201894

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

14-01-5

Detail 22201899

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in panko white bin. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22201902

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22201892

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal food in shelve above sanitizer compartment. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22201895

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and key chains in shelves at the cook line. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22201898

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chips container not covered in kitchen area, employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22201901

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

21-09-4

Detail 22201896

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the kitchen area. Also at buffet/ bar area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22201889

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and panko containers not identified in kitchen area.

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21974860

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 flying insects at first floor lobby bar hand washing station. Person in charge killed and removed flying insects from bar. Observed approximately 5 flying insects at wine o bars triple sink. Person in charge killed and remove flying insects.

08A-05-6

Detail 21974861

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat cooked sausage. Person in charge had employee rearrange reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21974866

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shred cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in pull out reach in cooler drawers. Person in charge had employees place ice bags on product. Product was 41F or below by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21974863

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21974862

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at pool bar soiled with black/green mold like substance.

11-26-1

Detail 21974865

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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21974859

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed deep freezer at pool bar storage room with a build up of ice.

23-03-4

Detail 21974864

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in main kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed deep freezer gasket in pool bar storage room soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21736534

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the-reach in cooler located next to the prep table in the cook line observed raw shell eggs over cheese and ready to eat oatmeal. Manger placed eggs on the bottom of the cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21736532

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Refrigerated drawers observed French toast batter (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee placed it in the walk-in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 21736530

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21736533

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21736535

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 74F.

21-04-4

Detail 21736531

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it onsite. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 21077716

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

24-05-4

Detail 21077722

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf in kitchen area. Operator covered the top plate as a protection lid. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21077717

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in cooking beside flat grill.

38-01-4

Detail 21077720

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21077718

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

42-01-4

Detail 21077719

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by ice machine. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21077721

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and panco containers on preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 20526301

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon, poached eggs on the breakfast menu. Discussed with the operator. Operator marked all menus during the inspection. As per operator, will update all menus and print today. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 20526300

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor and shelf underneath the unit. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20526299

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware wash area nearby the dish machine: the light fixture with egg crate material as a light shield.

23-03-4

Detail 20526302

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stand up reach in cooler in front of the cook line gaskets soiled . Employee clean during the inspection. Corrected On-Site