Key West, Monroe County

KEY WEST YACHT CLUB

2315 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jun 9, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-15-5

Detail 24615753

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at cook line. Chef diluted solution to 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24615752

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can pair blade at prep table soiled with food debris.

40-06-5

Detail 24615748

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in service window where food is passed through. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24615751

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24615750

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at middle reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24615749

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

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 23954299

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle and sanitazer bucket on preparation table and next to cleaned dishes. Operator removed it.

22-02-4

Detail 23954301

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

02B-01-5

Detail 23954300

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Ooke and Tropico Grudo. Operator marked the items on the menu during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23954297

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

40-06-5

Detail 23954298

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23954296

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in hot water of 112°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23954302

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet towels in chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator redo the bucket. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

16-33-4

Detail 23415293

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of sealed kits . Person in charge opened the kits and checked. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23415296

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic with no handles used to scoop flour, panko, sugar etc.

32-12-5

Detail 23415300

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex restroom with no cover trash container for feminine hygiene.

08B-38-4

Detail 23415294

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil plastic containers on the floor. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23415295

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23415297

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

05-09-4

Detail 23415299

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing at the salad station.

31B-04-4

Detail 23415298

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the prep station.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 22317952

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on top of dish machine. Case of dish sanitizer stored next to cooking oil in dry storage area. Manager moved items to area where chemicals are stored. Corrected On-Site

12A-16-4

Detail 22317946

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean pans without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-13-4

Detail 22317942

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22317949

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in salad prep reach-in cooler next to dish area: blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); lettuce (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22317953

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on cook line counter: buttermilk (58F - Cold Holding); butter (71F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in salad prep reach-in cooler next to dish area: blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); lettuce (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Items stored in walk-in cooler: blue cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); (46F). Employee stated cooler was working properly at 11:00 am. Employee opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature in walk-in cooler. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22317950

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker for faucet above oven next to back door.

11-27-4

Detail 22317948

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

03D-15-4

Detail 22317941

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cole slaw prepared at 11:30 am at 51F at 3:15 pm. Employee moved item to walk-in freezer to finish cooling process.

22-02-4

Detail 22317945

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Blade of can opener at end of kitchen prep table. Hot water nozzle of coffee machine in wait station.

53A-07-6

Detail 22317940

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22317936

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance at end of cook line. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to door leading to the dining room. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sinks. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22317951

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22317937

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf in kitchen above prep area. Manager removed drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22317944

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of Pepsi stored on shelf in walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22317939

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-42-4

Detail 22317938

Basic - Food stored outside. Cases of cooking oil stored in a room outside of back door that is not fully enclosed. Employee moved cases of cooking oil inside. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22317943

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handles.

06-01-5

Detail 22317954

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger thawing in standing water in dish area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22317947

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of ap salt and pepper stored on shelf across from salad prep area.

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 21889571

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop rice, sugar and flour.. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21889569

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor wt the warewashing area.

08B-47-4

Detail 21889568

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potato box not stored at Lear 6 inches off of the floor.

16-46-4

Detail 21889570

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

03G-54-1

Detail 21889572

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment conducting ROP for cooked vegetables and cooked meat without approved HACCP.

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 21105006

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21105002

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared on 05/22/22 without date marking.

41-17-4

Detail 21105003

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21105004

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container with no handle using to scoop panko. The operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21105008

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21105007

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

21-04-4

Detail 21105005

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

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20542897

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over cut vegetables in the cooler located next to the exit door. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20542900

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings with no date marked in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20542899

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20542903

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Gatorade and bottle of water on top of prep table. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20542896

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf in the dishwasher area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20542895

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water stored on the prep area floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20542898

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

16-46-4

Detail 20542902

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 20542901

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar containers with no labels on it. Corrected On-Site