Cabbage Key Hideaway

P O Box 200, Cabbage Key, FL 339450200

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Cabbage Key Hideaway has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The Chef placed raw chicken in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103 for Manager. The Manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint in kitchen peeling.

36-32-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed covered receptacle in women's restroom broken. The operator replaced receptacle in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

32-12-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The Chef removed utensils from container of water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The chef placed the raw steaks on bottom shelf beside the raw chicken in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

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

36-34-5

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The chef placed the raw mahi above raw hamburgers. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in bar area. The chef removed garbage can from in front of hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cabbage Key Hideaway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cabbage Key Hideaway on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cabbage Key Hideaway?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cabbage Key Hideaway.

Has Cabbage Key Hideaway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cabbage Key Hideaway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cabbage Key Hideaway 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 Cabbage Key Hideaway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cabbage Key Hideaway is inspected around two times per year on average.

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