Mac's Place
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Mac's Place has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Mac's Place's latest score of 52 falls below the Key West average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic glass stored inside container of rice located at dry storage area.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
78
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster salad (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee items prepared 24 hours before the inspection. Employee discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pasta stored in the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster salad (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee items prepared 24 hours before the inspection. Employee discarded items.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with employee and provided printed sign.
02B-02-5
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 raw fish ceviche and smoked salmon.
02B-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw fish ceviche and smoked salmon.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at cooking line.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at back kitchen.
31B-04-4
33
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. AC vent missing. Insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the second unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop touching the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84° F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mac's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mac's Place on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mac's Place?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mac's Place.
How does Mac's Place compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Mac's Place most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Mac's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mac's Place have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mac's Place 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 Mac's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mac's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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