Island House Rest

1129 Fleming St, Key West, FL 330406997

Other

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Island House Rest has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited two times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Island House Rest is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food residue at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed floor soiled microwave door handles soiled with grease. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled grease.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler interior soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.

29-49-6

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

23-03-4

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitation bucket on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on top of preparation table, operator placed inside quaternary sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored above onion rings not covered. Manager covered onion rings, ask employees rotate product. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Observed ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer reading+50 F inside reach in cooler #3, product was reading 42 F or below. Manager took ambient thermometer to have it replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**.

05-05-4

Intermediate - Observed food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep table and reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Observed stored food not covered. Observed onion ring in a container not covered. Manager had team member cover them. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Observed walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in upright freezer rusted. By prep table next to back exit door.

14-17-4

Basic - Observed wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed back wall behind grill area rusted not smooth or easily cleanable.

36-30-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island House Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island House Rest on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island House Rest?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island House Rest.

How does Island House Rest compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Island House Rest most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Island House Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island House Rest have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island House Rest 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 Island House Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island House Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.

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