Blackfin Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
41
Score
Blackfin Bistro, located at 918 Duval Street in Key West, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 11, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified 3 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor violations. While most of Blackfin Bistro's 11 inspections on record have been medium-risk, the most recent inspection noted a repeat violation for a missing Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
41
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
47
Violations — Feb 11, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator via email. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in kitchen area.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in dish area.
36-27-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef burgers stored over green beans inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over chopped garlic inside flip top portion of reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator properly relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blanched fries (70F - Hot Holding) across from fryer. Operator placed product inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Operator opting to use time as public health control for blanched fries moving forward.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator form via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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