Cayo Hueso Cafe

601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Cayo Hueso Cafe has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Key West restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of sparkling water stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door reach in cooler interior soiled.

22-16-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle and micro wave handle soiled with food debris.

23-24-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over relish and olives at 1 door cooler at storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at ware washing area. Observed valve in disrepair.

27-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at kitchen.

31B-04-4

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked. As per operator milk was opened on Saturday. Operator date marked the milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as soon inside the chili. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed defrost meats stored next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed food inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in front counter warmer: fries (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken.

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach-in cooler in office area.

14-33-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Potato chips in bin on front counter. Employee placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in dry storage area.

36-30-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor in dry storage.

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mango juice on floor in front of three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on cardboard on top of ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of front counter soda machine.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cayo Hueso Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cayo Hueso Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cayo Hueso Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cayo Hueso Cafe.

How does Cayo Hueso Cafe compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Cayo Hueso Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key West average of 74.

Has Cayo Hueso Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cayo Hueso Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cayo Hueso Cafe 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 Cayo Hueso Cafe inspected?

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

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