Origami
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Origami has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Origami was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter between.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
86
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Observed small white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager takumi with no food manager certificate. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handlers training certification expired.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small white reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
22-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi Mahi in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. Operator removed fish from the package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
67
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observe Cristina Bacila, manager certification expired on 05/09/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe establishment offers raw items not identified on menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe raw mahi fillets still on ROP packages on reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee cut packages during inspection. **Warning**
06-09-1
61
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Cristina Bacilica, 05/09/2019 expired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed with employees in proper methods. Provided printed form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor, located at dry storage.
08B-38-4
58
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can containing toxic substance stored next to can of beans. Operator removed can of oven cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler next to triple sink. Operator stated chicken was placed in cooler earlier today from freezer. Operator removed chicken and placed in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen area next to triple sink used to store supplies.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 triple sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 48F. Observed large mass of ice in back of reach-in cooler. Operator removed TCS food from cooler and placed in nearby cooler until unit is serviced **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw thawed fish labeled to remove fish from packaging still in sealed packaging. Discussed with operator. Operator placed slit in packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of soy sauce and bin with sealed bags of sugar stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
52
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: No plans on file for extension of a back storage **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. - Observed no approved plan review submitted. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Observed no approved plan review submitted. Observed an extension of a back storage area that is completed sealed with white wall panels that is located in the back of the establishment. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. This structure is attached to the back solid wall of the establishment. This area has 4 chest reach in freezers, 3 stand up refrigerators, ice machine, single service items and bags of onions. This area has a tarp roof and three walls that area enclosed with wooden lattice fence panels. Observed inside chest freezer: imitation crab (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); nobashi (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); dumplings (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); pork shamai (frozen solid F - Cold Holding); ice cream (frozen solid F - Cold Holding). Observed inside the stand up refrigerators, cases of raw shell eggs. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain line from the sushi bar reach cooler draining into a bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Origami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Origami on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Origami?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Origami.
How does Origami compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Origami most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Origami's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Origami have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Origami 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 Origami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Origami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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