EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM

Name: EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM
Address: 1500 REYNOLDS ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 82

1500 REYNOLDS ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401235

🍽️ American ℹ️

82 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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July 20, 2026 · 15 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EMPLOYEE DINING ROOM in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on July 20, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table near soda cases and microwave.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet pipe under vegetables cleaning station.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed standing water on floor by ice machine and dishwasher area.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by soda station by ice machine.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose connection by ware washing area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by ice machine and dishwasher area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not inverted by ware washing area storage station.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty by main kitchen and breakfast line.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above ice machine by catering station.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee while preparing food.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook while preparing food.
[14-33-4] Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at dry storage room.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By prep area near toaster.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area across walk in cooler gaskets.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by cook line.