Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast

1012 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the hand sink.

31B-04-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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11-27-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee equipment kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out the Division Hotel and Restaurant license from the system during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee equipment kitchen area.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside avantco cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast.

How does Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast 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 Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Duval Gardens Bed and Breakfast is inspected around two times per year on average.

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