Red Shoe Island Bistro

413 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Red Shoe Island Bistro, the earliest from 2023. On Aug 27, 2025, 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.

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

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Key West restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Employee cleaned it . **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Technician working on it waiting on part. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
82
Nov 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Bar. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Shoe Island Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Shoe Island Bistro on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Shoe Island Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Shoe Island Bistro.

How does Red Shoe Island Bistro compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Red Shoe Island Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Red Shoe Island Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Shoe Island Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Shoe Island Bistro 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 Red Shoe Island Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Shoe Island Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.