El Dom

430 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

High Risk

El Dom appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so El Dom trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: At time of callback inspection observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Operator is using three compartment sink with quaternary solution at 200ppm. **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Employee put them inside container with hot water 140°F. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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

22-08-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed the new one onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located under the espresso machine located at front counter.

14-11-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, reach in cooler located near the prep sink in the prep area.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Dom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Dom on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does El Dom compare to other restaurants in Key West?

El Dom most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has El Dom's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Dom have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Dom means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Dom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Dom is inspected around three times per year on average.

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