Mos Carribean Soul Food

1116 White St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mos Carribean Soul Food has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Mos Carribean Soul Food trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cabbage inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored at front counter on prep table. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.

42-01-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

14-69-4

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.

32-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at woman's bathroom.

31B-04-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof onsite for certified food manager. Operator states wife is looking to schedule classes. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven soiled with foo debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Observed multiple gaskets on both large reach in cooler doors soiled with black/green mold like substance. 2) Observed gasket on deep freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped and torn tin foil used as shelf covers in both large door reach in coolers. Discussed with operator.

14-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored bunched up in mop bucket. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mos Carribean Soul Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mos Carribean Soul Food on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mos Carribean Soul Food?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mos Carribean Soul Food.

How does Mos Carribean Soul Food compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Mos Carribean Soul Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Mos Carribean Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mos Carribean Soul Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mos Carribean Soul Food 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 Mos Carribean Soul Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mos Carribean Soul Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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