Lucys Cafe

119 Fitzpatrick St, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Lucys Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lucys Cafe was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lucys Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs over cooked pork stored inside the flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator Lucy Salgado.

53A-01-7

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.

14-69-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside the three compartments sink.

06-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Aug 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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. At licensing inspection I observed several equipment changes. A self contained electric grill with Ansul hood system . Electric Stove top and ice machine have been added.

51-16-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucys Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Lucys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Lucys Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Lucys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucys Cafe 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 Lucys Cafe inspected?

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

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