83 West
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2024
33
Score
Inspectors have visited 83 West four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for 83 West dates to Mar 25, 2024.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 10 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which 83 West's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in upstairs dish area. Manager had employee begin washing hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Curtido dated 11/25 stored in downstairs walk-in cooler.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler for salad prep. Blade of can opener on prep table next to upstairs walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in upstairs bar area. Manager placed ice bucket on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line stored in standing water,114F. Manager turned stove top on to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upstairs walk-in freezer gasket. Gasket of cook line reach-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of upstairs soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer.
29-49-6
55
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside make-table in kitchen near entrance: fish dip (45F - Cold Holding); slaw (44F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the slaw and fish dip were stored inside unit for approximately one hour and added ice to cool. Fish dip cooled to 41F, slaw cooled to 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table in kitchen near walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Manager placed can opener in warewash area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout cup used as a scoop in bin of sugar inside cabinet below fountain machine near downstairs bar. Manager discarded cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of reach-in cooler behind upstairs bar area. Manager discarded drink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine near downstairs bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Manager began cleaning around nozzles during this inspection. Hood vents above oven in kitchen soiled with dust. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on sink in downstairs bar area. Employee placed cloth into sanitizer bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in grill line drawer: Raw gator (46F - Cooling). Owner stated item prepared the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in grill line drawer: Raw gator (46F - Cooling). Owner stated item prepared the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Item in reach-in cooler across from fryers: squash soup (45F - Cooling). Owner stated item prepared the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler across from fryers: squash soup (45F - Cooling). Owner stated item prepared the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at end of cook line in upstairs kitchen stained. Tea nozzle of tea dispenser next to downstairs soda machine. Soda gun in downstairs bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach-in cooler at end of cook line in upstairs kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in upstairs walk-in freezer. Manager placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in downstairs kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers in upstairs and downstairs bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bisque in downstairs walk-in cooler. Owner placed lid on item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 83 West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 83 West on file is from Mar 25, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 83 West?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 83 West.
How does 83 West compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?
83 West most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Cedar Key average of 74.
Has 83 West's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 83 West have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 83 West means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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