Dorada Key West
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Dorada Key West, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaning gloves with dry towel, no gloves changed . Chef coached employees on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at ware washing area under table hose connected no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored sanitizer bucket six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist watches on during food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar, straws not individually wrapped. Operator removed straws and placed them inside. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
58
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in standing water at 90°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
29-11-4
74
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on door and floor at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife and spatula stored between reach in coolers at cook line. Employee removed items and took to ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-14-4
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10.22. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: Time needed to renew license. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10.22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 116F; ( - Hot Holding). Fries placed on time control and documented. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose outside of kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pesto, Ceasar dressing, aioli 54F; ( - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding unit; Pesto, Ceasar dressing, aioli 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler 4+ hrs. Ice buildup around cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap in hand washing sink at bar. Person in charge removed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Milk and 1/2&1/2 not dated.
02C-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Ice buildup in reach in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler are dirty. Hoods are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados in reach in cooler. Person in charge took out to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall is black with debris behind back reach in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Personal water in ice bin with drinks. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dorada Key West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dorada Key West on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dorada Key West?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dorada Key West.
How does Dorada Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Dorada Key West most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Dorada Key West's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dorada Key West have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dorada Key West 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 Dorada Key West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dorada Key West is inspected around two times per year on average.
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