Havana Island Cafe

6404 Front St, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Havana Island Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over shredded cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle stored inside hand sink.

31A-11-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled next to cook line.

23-24-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at front window.

21-04-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over black beans inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans stored inside reach in cooler without date mark, as per operator was made two days prior to inspection. Operator labeled product **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor near hand sink. Operator picked up oil. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep table and sandwich press. Operator properly stored knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-17-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided the soap.

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and spatula stored between flat grill and table.

10-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers wet nesting on shelves over triple sink.

24-08-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Havana Island Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Havana Island Cafe on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Havana Island Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Havana Island Cafe.

How does Havana Island Cafe compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Havana Island Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Havana Island Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Havana Island Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Havana Island Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Havana Island Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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