LOUIE'S BACKYARD

Name: LOUIE'S BACKYARD
Address: 700 WADDELL AVE, KEY WEST, FL, 33040-4729, US
Rating: 96.3

700 WADDELL AVE, KEY WEST, FL 33040-4729

License #5401483

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96.3 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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LOUIE'S BACKYARD in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 1 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 12, 2025 shows 14 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff cutting onions s at preparation area at bottom floor while wearing a watch.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at cookline.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at salad station. Rag was properly stored.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at bakery area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in front at ice machine at preparation area at bottom floor.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at metal containers on shelf across from ice machine at bottom preparation area.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks not facing down near dish machine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand washing sink at outdoor bar.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cheese cake and chocolate cakes not covered at reach-in cooler at prep area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind dish machine.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all over floor at bottom floor preparation area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at cafe dish room and at outdoor bar hand washing sink.

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