Date and Thyme
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
70
Score
Public records show five inspections at Date and Thyme stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Date and Thyme's latest score of 70 falls below the Key West average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler near the handsink at kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed wall soiled behind handsink at kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
21-12-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade tomato sauce dated on 08/13 at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up over three compartment sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Manufacturer recommends 200-400ppm. Observed strip blue exceeding 400ppm. Operator emptied sanitizer solution
41-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from prep table soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach-in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen in disrepair. Also, spatula on clean storage shelf partly burned
14-11-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sliced avocado in reach-in cooler across from stove not washed prior to cutting. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
08B-39-4
70
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen near three compartment sink.
38-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Date and Thyme last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Date and Thyme on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Date and Thyme compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Date and Thyme most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Date and Thyme's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Date and Thyme have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Date and Thyme 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 Date and Thyme inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Date and Thyme is inspected around two times per year on average.
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