Fisherman's Cafe

205 Elizabeth St Unit C & D, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Fisherman's Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over jalapeños, and cheese in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**

16-36-4

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine not dispensing sanitizer automatically. PIC is using triple sink to sanitize. Waiting on technician. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-59-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. PIC. Put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside inside ice machine.

22-20-5

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

23-03-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

16-37-1

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. Form was provided to operator by email **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink was blocked by the trash container at the Warewashing area. No employee at the area at the time of the inspection. Manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing chart for quat test kit.

16-36-4

Dec 21, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

11-26-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fisherman's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fisherman's Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fisherman's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fisherman's Cafe.

How does Fisherman's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Fisherman's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Fisherman's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fisherman's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fisherman's Cafe 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 Fisherman's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fisherman's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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