Nyah

823 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040-6903

African

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nyah six times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; Nyah is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. During the callback inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback no change. Butter 47F, Milk 50F, cooked eggs 48F. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink in back kitchen unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler 48F. Observed no air flowing from fan and torn gaskets on both doors of cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At callback no change. Ambient temperature 46F on reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink.observed torn gasket on door and fan on left of cooler not blowing much air. The air that is blowing is cool not cold. **Admin Complaint**

14-74-7

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to reach-in coolers.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles on counter next to beverage shelf. Requested person in charge to label cleaners.

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped Single service plastic silverware stored on floor in kitchen under counter below toaster.

25-05-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on both doors of reach-in cooler in back of kitchen near hand wash sink torn.

14-10-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink in back kitchen unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler 48F. Observed no air flowing from fan and torn gaskets on both doors of cooler. **Warning**

14-74-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sealed plastic bottles of Gatorade and a box of sealed packets of oatmeal stored on floor in kitchen near beverage shelf and under counter below toaster. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nyah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nyah on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nyah?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nyah.

How does Nyah compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Nyah most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Nyah's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nyah have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nyah 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 Nyah inspected?

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

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