Ridley House

601 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ridley House has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Ridley House's latest score of 86 sits above the Key West average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the bottom of reach of freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

08B-01-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several kitchen utensils stored in the sink.

31A-11-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.

31B-04-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with final rinse temperature of 154°F, operator set up the sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-56-4

11-26-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ridley House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ridley House on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ridley House?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ridley House.

How does Ridley House compare to other restaurants in Key West?

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

Has Ridley House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ridley House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ridley House 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 Ridley House inspected?

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

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