Beachside Ballroom

3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Beachside Ballroom has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting Beachside Ballroom on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Cranberry Sauce from Gordon Choice, operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon in a cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method **Warning**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon in a cooler, not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method **Warning**

03G-04-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw Lamb, raw chicken, raw fish without HACCP plan approved. **Warning**

03G-54-1

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Prep area: spray bottle with blue liquid labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main kitchen, by the cook line.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By the walk in cooler, sliding doors.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the kitchen

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: 2 buckets with peeled potatoes n the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink in the ware wash area Operator cleans the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area: several clean containers with old tape labels **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Prep table in front of the cook line: unwrapped spoons stored inside a container with the handle down. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork being stored on top on sliced ready to eat ham. Located in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw snapper. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beachside Ballroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beachside Ballroom on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beachside Ballroom?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beachside Ballroom.

How does Beachside Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Beachside Ballroom most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Beachside Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beachside Ballroom have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beachside Ballroom means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Beachside Ballroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beachside Ballroom is inspected around two times per year on average.

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