Incas Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Incas Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Incas Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Incas Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw whole fish and raw beef thawing at room temperature by the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean top surfaces of kitchen microwave.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers throughout.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by dry storage area. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above cooked rice. Inside reach in cooler by dry storage.Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding ) inside reach in cooler by dry storage area. Employee discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blue tape on HWS, as per owner is in disrepair.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked pasta not date marked inside reach in cooler by dry storage. As per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Christopher R. and Yader A.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet at HWS at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is placed already.
29-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood mix packages (frozen) in standing water at 3 compartment sink, employee turned on water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
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May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container. Employee removed during inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door of chest freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour containers not labeled with common names. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator sets up triple sink at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
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 (Chlorine 0ppm) **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the soap dispenser is not working properly at the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at the reach in cooler no longer frozen inside the packages.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84° F operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the woman's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the stove.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Incas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Incas Restaurant on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Incas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Incas Restaurant.
How does Incas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Incas Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Incas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Incas Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Incas Restaurant 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 Incas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Incas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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