SMALL CHEF AT LARGE
1105 KEY PLAZA, KEY WEST, FL 33040
License #5402844
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Mixed Health Record
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SMALL CHEF AT LARGE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 22, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at cook line coolers where items for catering is stored, smoked salmon stored over blue berries.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled with food and grease build up.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed none available at cook line reach in coolers where items that stores catering food items.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of produce, lemons and tomatoes stored on floor at kitchen entrance area.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up.
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