Key West, Monroe County

FISHERMAN'S CAFE

205 ELIZABETH ST UNIT C & D, Key West, FL 33040

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
3 Intermediate
Jul 15, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

16-36-4

Detail 23871013

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 23871015

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

16-59-1

Detail 23871014

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine not dispensing sanitizer automatically. PIC is using triple sink to sanitize. Waiting on technician. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23871012

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

23-03-4

Detail 23871016

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

21-12-4

Detail 23871011

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

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 23709554

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

11-26-1

Detail 23709553

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. Form was provided to operator by email Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23709556

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 23709555

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

21-12-4

Detail 23709557

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

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22947288

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink was blocked by the trash container at the Warewashing area. No employee at the area at the time of the inspection. Manager moved it. Corrected On-Site

16-36-4

Detail 22947290

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing chart for quat test kit.

53B-09-4

Detail 22947289

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

Dec 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 22530328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

Sep 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 22267182

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 22267179

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom

53B-01-5

Detail 22267180

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.

35B-01-4

Detail 22267181

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22267178

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

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22093643

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.

12B-13-4

Detail 22093642

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21976201

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler in dish area: melons (45F- Cold Holding). Manager stated item was at proper temperature 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager removed lid to allow item to cool to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21976204

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21976205

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

16-46-4

Detail 21976200

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 21976203

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of water in back room. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21976202

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container stored over prep table across from fryers. Operator placed label on container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21158296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed cutting boards soiled on prep cooler next to the cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21158295

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers in front of the sink in the ware washing area.

16-37-1

Detail 21158302

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

40-06-5

Detail 21158301

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an apron on top of a cutting board. The manager moved the item. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21158300

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the prep cooler ripped.

08B-38-4

Detail 21158299

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lemons on the floor. The manager moved the item. Also observed several containers of cooking oil on the floor in the back room. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21158294

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

42-01-4

Detail 21158297

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21158298

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of brown sugar not labeled. The manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 20338319

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired 07/30/20

22-02-4

Detail 20338316

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

36-73-4

Detail 20338317

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments

10-07-4

Detail 20338320

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

02D-01-5

Detail 20338318

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces.