Cow Cream

5001 5 St, Key West, FL 33040
Other
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Cow Cream appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Key West restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. During the inspection employee provided paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. During the inspection employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink stations.
31B-02-4
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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at the hand wash station located next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups and containers boxes on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cow Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cow Cream on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cow Cream?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cow Cream.

How does Cow Cream compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Cow Cream most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key West average of 74.

Has Cow Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cow Cream have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cow Cream 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 Cow Cream inspected?

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