Little Pearl

632 Olivia St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Little Pearl has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided and displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates at cook line not inverted, manager inverted during inspection.

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.

11-07-5

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. Info was provided.

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the stove).

14-11-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided.

51-13-4

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche it is not identified as raw food in the menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator removed 3 compartment sink and installed a dishwasher machine and 1 compartment sink next to it. Also observed a dishwasher machine was installed at the bar area. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning**

14-11-5

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu does not identify that fish offered is raw. Manager marked on menus "RAW" above ceviche during inspection.

02B-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

11-27-4

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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Pearl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Pearl on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Pearl?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Pearl.

How does Little Pearl compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Little Pearl most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Little Pearl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Pearl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Pearl 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 Little Pearl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Pearl is inspected around two times per year on average.

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