LOUIE'S BACKYARD

Name: LOUIE'S BACKYARD
Address: 700 WADDELL AVE, KEY WEST, FL, 33040-4729, US
Rating: 93

700 WADDELL AVE, KEY WEST, FL 33040-4729

License #5401483

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93 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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LOUIE'S BACKYARD in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93 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 November 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 1 major, 9 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on November 12, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 9 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all over floor at bottom floor preparation area.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand washing sink at outdoor bar.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks not facing down near dish machine.
[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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cheese cake and chocolate cakes not covered at reach-in cooler at prep area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

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