CAROLINES CAFE
310 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040
License #5401740
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Solid Health Score
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CAROLINES CAFE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi-mahi and tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at prep area with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans at warewashing area wet nesting.
- [29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine at prep area missing service date.
- [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 mahi-mahi and tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm)at prep area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400 PPM.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris.
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