Ella's Cottages

811 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Ella's Cottages has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Dec 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (66*F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (66*F - Cold H Items were put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.ALEXANDRA KANAZIR
53A-01-7
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ella's Cottages last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ella's Cottages on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Ella's Cottages compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Ella's Cottages most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Ella's Cottages' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ella's Cottages have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ella's Cottages 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 Ella's Cottages inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ella's Cottages is inspected around two times per year on average.