Cafelito

1128 Simonton Street Suite A, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cafelito has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Key West sits at 74, putting Cafelito on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed three knives stored between pipe and wall by three compartment sink.

24-14-4

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

14-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in kitchen area. Operator killed and discarded flying insect. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection.. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler next to stove soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board at mop sink soiled/ stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler next to stove soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle in dry food storage area used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup from rice. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in deep freezer next to mop sink torn.

14-11-5

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk reach in cooler. The owner removed the eggs. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafelito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafelito on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafelito?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafelito.

How does Cafelito compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Cafelito most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Cafelito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafelito have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafelito 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 Cafelito inspected?

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

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