Coco Plum Inn

611 - 615 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040

Other

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Coco Plum Inn five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “interior of microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Coco Plum Inn is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at the kitchen.

29-49-6

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap inside bathroom Observed no hand soap inside employee bathroom, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Domestic refrigerator with rust . Observed domestic refrigerator soiled with rust. Next to oven.

14-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on top preparation counter. Employee removed ,washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed domestic reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen area.

32-04-4

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

32-12-6

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-08-4

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

31B-04-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half and half (52F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding) in fridge in corner of kitchen next to counter. Operator stated the items were placed in fridge today. Observed door not sealing properly. Operator stated he will have that checked immediately to ensure door stays closed. Ambient temperature of fridge 37F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet across from fridge in kitchen soiled with debris.

23-03-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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 procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to operator. Operator printed and posted at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

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 employee reporting agreement form to operator.

11-26-1

Basic - Straws/stir sticks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed stir sticks provided at coffee condiment station at outside patio seating area, not individually wrapped.

25-27-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco Plum Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coco Plum Inn on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coco Plum Inn?

Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coco Plum Inn.

How does Coco Plum Inn compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Coco Plum Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Coco Plum Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coco Plum Inn have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coco Plum Inn 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 Coco Plum Inn inspected?

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

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