Kolache Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Kolache Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting Kolache Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (47 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored on the walk in cooler since yesterday. Nacatamales (47 F - Cold Holding) Beef (baho) (49 F - Cold Holding) Chorizo (49 F - Cold Holding) Ham (49 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored inside of the walk in cooler since Saturday Mondongo soup (50 F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler since 07/16 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: At callback inspection observed in the walk-in cooler milk at 50°F, sour cream at 51°F, chorizo sausage at 55°F, raw bacon, 55°, hot 54°,stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse single-service ice tea gallons, milk with juices made onsite - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Observed grease on wall beneath the hood system behind grill **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. FRLA: Kelvin Jose Paz, expired 3/31/25; Caridad Perez, expired 3/31/25; Victoria Molina, expired 3/31/25; Mayor Josue Paz, expired 3/31/25
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter and inside the walk in cooler: Flan and rice pudding prepared in-house not date marked. As per operator, prepared two days ago. Operator placed the date in the flan and rice pudding Discussed with the operator the correct procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelves soiled.
22-16-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink has been removed from the dish washing area . There is a handwashing sink located on the back side of the dish washing area at both ends .
31A-04-4
Basic - Employees Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cooler next to cook line grill: pancake batter (44F - Cold Holding); French toast (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler over night.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in cooler next to cook line grill: pancake batter (44F - Cold Holding); French toast (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Containers of milk stored in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee stated item opened on 9/25. Employee placed proper date on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink on cook line. Employee provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. No proof of employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available. Inspector provided operator a consumer advisory by email. **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in back of kitchen. CO2 tank next to soda boxes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill. Employee placed drink on bottom shelf of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor next to soda box station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts and salads in self service case at front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored in dry storage area.
25-06-4
32
Mar 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kolache Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kolache Kitchen on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kolache Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kolache Kitchen.
How does Kolache Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Kolache Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Kolache Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kolache Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kolache Kitchen 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 Kolache Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kolache Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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