BRUSCHETTA FRANCESCA
112 FITZPATRICK STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040
License #5428180
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BRUSCHETTA FRANCESCA in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 7, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at dish area hand sink. Operator provided.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink stored in mop bucket.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table utensils in standing water of 68F. Operator removed and emptied water.
- [06-09-1] 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 at cook line reach in cooler packages of snapper not removed prior to being placed to thaw. Operator began to remove items during inspection.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler container of dices tomatoes stored uncovered.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and behind fixed equipment.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine dish machine and quaternary triple sink.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through kitchen and storage areas.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ground beef. Operator removed and stored correctly.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven doors. Operator removed.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler drawers, raw chicken, calamari, veal stored over cooked lasagna.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed shelves at dry storage area soiled with dust build up.
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BRUSCHETTA FRANCESCA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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