Frenchie's Café

529 United Street, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Frenchie's Café stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can.

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mittens need to be replaced.

23-03-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located at mop sink.

29-34-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garbage can.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed the roll. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

22-20-5

Mar 6, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2023

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat shredded cheese in reach-in cooler below oven. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishments License expired 10-1-23. Operator renewed license during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee primed machine and ran a couple of cycles and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two.Spray cans containing toxic substance stored next to box of tea bags on top shelf in dining area and next to wrapped sleeve of single use cups in cabinet outside back door of dining area. Operator removed both spray cans of deodorizer and cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Operators non service dog in establishment. Dog has bed in dining area and walks through dining area to go out onto back patio area and near front display area. Discussed with operator about non service animals in establishment. **Warning**

35A-01-4

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees hired more than 60 days ago without proof of food safety training. Operator stated he is in the process of getting the training taken care of.

53B-02-5

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth

FL-07

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frenchie's Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frenchie's Café on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frenchie's Café?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frenchie's Café.

How does Frenchie's Café compare to other restaurants in Key West?

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

Has Frenchie's Café's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Frenchie's Café have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frenchie's Café 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 Frenchie's Café inspected?

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

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