Orchid Key Inn

1004 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040

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Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Orchid Key Inn four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Orchid Key Inn is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed one door standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door standing reach in cooler interior soiled.

22-16-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at bar station.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the dry storage. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored inside reach in cooler without proper labels. Discussed with operator in proper methods. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed food on floor. Bagged chips. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed by the three compartment sink: clean plates not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orchid Key Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orchid Key Inn on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orchid Key Inn?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Orchid Key Inn.

How does Orchid Key Inn compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Orchid Key Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Orchid Key Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orchid Key Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orchid Key Inn 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 Orchid Key Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orchid Key Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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