Little Whitehouse Subs

218 Whitehead St #1, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

Little Whitehouse Subs appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

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

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Little Whitehouse Subs' 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expiration date 3/11/2025

53A-03-7

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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

22-08-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10-1-23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed sliced cheeses double panned above chill line of cooler. Operator removed cheese to place in bottom of cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill soiled/ stained.

22-02-4

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. Multiple employees food safety certificates expired within week ago. Operator stated he will have then complete training soon.

53B-14-5

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on women's restroom disconnected/ removed. Restrooms are shared with other businesses in strip mall.

32-17-4

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface Interior bottom of glass door reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink rusted/ pitted surface

14-34-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in front of oven has multiple cut marks and no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test kit expired

16-37-1

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to prep cooler

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Whitehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Whitehouse Subs on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Whitehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Whitehouse Subs.

How does Little Whitehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Little Whitehouse Subs most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Little Whitehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Whitehouse Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Little Whitehouse Subs inspected?

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

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