TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT
512 FRONT STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040
License #5400785
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Mixed Health Record
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TWO FRIENDS PATIO RESTAURANT in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 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 August 4, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 9 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 8 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 4, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker.
- [36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Ice bath, pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (48F - Cold Holding) Placed 30 minutes prior. Operator added ice to containers. 20 minutes after Second temperature, Ice bath, pooled eggs (41F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (42F - Cold Holding)
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door handle. Operator stored properly.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen bowls and plates not inverted, Operator inverted bowls and plates.
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee when from raw to handle potato fries, no hand washing , no gloves changed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use. Employee washed his hands and put gloves in before handling food.
- [41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at cook line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator prepared new sanitizer solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooler inside garlic butter. Operator discarded cup no handle.
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