Mum's Best Food

405 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mum's Best Food five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cool.

22-16-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above hummus. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided form during inspection.

11-01-5

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. Provided form during inspection.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at the front counter. Manager rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mum's Best Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mum's Best Food on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Mum's Best Food compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Mum's Best Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Mum's Best Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mum's Best Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mum's Best Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mum's Best Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mum's Best Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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