Palm Haven

3990 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Palm Haven appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Palm Haven is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork inside the reach in cooler date marked in 08/04. Stop sale was issued.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked pork inside the reach in cooler date marked in 08/04. Stop sale was issued.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach in cooler as per employee it was cooked around 10:00 am the day before.Employee date marked the food. Also observed chicken wings inside the reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 122°F on top of the grill in the kitchen. Employee reheat the water to 137°F. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside the reach in cooler . Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth on preparation on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tile floor missing grout throughout the kitchen area.

36-12-4

Mar 4, 2025

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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major 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. Observed missing backflow when splitter was added and hose was connected at the time of the inspection.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener . Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop inside standing water. Chef discarded the water . **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over cooked chicken wings in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager placed hamburger on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler car from cook line grill stained.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and ladle on cook line stored in standing water, 81F. **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen entrance. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at mop sink next to the ice machine.

29-34-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a blue cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-09-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall by the ice machine.

36-24-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the pool bar. Operator placed them in the back. **Corrected On-Site**

25-27-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palm Haven on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palm Haven?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palm Haven.

How does Palm Haven compare to other restaurants in Key West?

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

Has Palm Haven's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Haven have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palm Haven 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 Palm Haven inspected?

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

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