Bw Hibiscus Motel

1313 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Bw Hibiscus Motel has been inspected five times since 2023. Bw Hibiscus Motel was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Bw Hibiscus Motel is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm), employee remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager put a new paper roll. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bag with butters stored in cabinet below cold holding container for butter that is on top counter above cabinet. Operator stated the employee is new and discussed with employee that the extra butter stays in fridge when not in use. Butter was out for approximately 1 hour per operator. Butter was placed in fridge to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near back exit door. As per employee, less than 30 minutes. Advised manager to submerge container in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored over hand sink at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bw Hibiscus Motel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bw Hibiscus Motel on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bw Hibiscus Motel?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bw Hibiscus Motel.

How does Bw Hibiscus Motel compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Bw Hibiscus Motel most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Bw Hibiscus Motel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bw Hibiscus Motel have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bw Hibiscus Motel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bw Hibiscus Motel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bw Hibiscus Motel is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Sarabeths

530 Simonton St

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Tradicional Mexican Food

1970 N Roosevelt Blvd

Explore More

→ All locations in Key West → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Key West