Keys Coffee Co
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
58
Score
Keys Coffee Co appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Keys Coffee Co's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Windex spray near to plastic cups.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Mateo, Miguel with more than 2 months of hired.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing toasted bagels with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on top of the reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Ivan Loaiza.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon on the menu.
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges stored on the floor near the kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
61
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: At callback inspection observed a build up of mold like substance in the ice machine **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator called manager and waiting to hear back where the proof of training is. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees on duty read and sign employee health form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in door on kitchen door. Also, hole in wall above rack next to grill.
36-24-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado at flip top reach-in cooler not washed prior to being prepped. Sticker still adhered to avocado.
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two containers of white substance removed from original packaging not identified. Operator labeled containers of flour and sugar.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At kitchen reach in cooler by the window.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by the entrance of front counter a case with plastic bottles of water stored on floor. Employees removed the case from floor.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keys Coffee Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keys Coffee Co on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keys Coffee Co?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Keys Coffee Co.
How does Keys Coffee Co compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Keys Coffee Co most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Keys Coffee Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keys Coffee Co have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Keys Coffee Co 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 Keys Coffee Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keys Coffee Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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