Blue Mojito

601 Front St, Key West, FL 330406620

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Blue Mojito five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Blue Mojito's latest score of 45 falls below the Key West average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer, raw chicken packages stored on top of raw seafood and shrimp packages. **Warning**

08A-08-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and mahi filets. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at entrance kitchen hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on various seafood items not all frozen with out an approved HACCP. Observed establishment storing reduced oxygen packages of chicken, beef and pork longer than 48 hours without an approved HACCP. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed most recent tags for oysters not date marked. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer unit soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for packages of vacuum sealed raw chicken, cooked beef and pork. **Warning**

03G-53-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of frozen shrimp at prep sink in standing water to thaw. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cook line cutting board. Operator removed and replaced with silicone mat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-04-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above dish machine area soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored above ice machine not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in side of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled with old food debris.

22-08-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets for reach in coolers at main kitchen soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at kitchen.

29-09-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at main salon.

29-49-6

Basic - Walk in cooler vents vents soiled with accumulated f, dust at main kitchen.

36-34-5

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Coffee area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By the beer walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Coffee area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Mojito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Mojito on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Mojito?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Mojito.

How does Blue Mojito compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Blue Mojito most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Blue Mojito's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blue Mojito have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blue Mojito 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.

How often is Blue Mojito inspected?

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

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