Misohappy

504 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Misohappy has been inspected six times since 2023. Misohappy was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Misohappy's latest score of 67 falls below the Key West average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food residue next to dry storage area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruits and vegetables inside handwashing sink behind front counter manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ginger and avocados being stored on the floor behind front counter .employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pickle ginger container on reach in cooler by dishwasher area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw calamari on reach in cooler by kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop o standing water at 124° next to rice warmer. Manager replaced water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at sushi station.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and pickled ginger containers stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with the gloves on. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs over zucchini stored inside the two doors standing cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Employee provided a bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers, located at dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at the second floor.
22-16-4
52
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over handle. Moved by manager.
10-20-4
86
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. For unit at front counter. Operator found probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hall
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Sushi station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Misohappy last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Misohappy?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Misohappy.

How does Misohappy compare to other restaurants in Key West?

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

Has Misohappy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Misohappy have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Misohappy 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 Misohappy inspected?

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