Santiagos Bodega
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Santiagos Bodega, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Santiagos Bodega's latest score of 70 falls below the Key West average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal rimmed brush on cook line.
14-14-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracks and holes in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in at center of kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers at cook line and across steam table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw lamb inside drawers under cook line. Operator stored food according to the safety rules. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Observed yellowing tuna bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator removed fish immediately from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers unlabeled in Walk in cooler. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked green bean in lift lid unit **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in drawers on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris, mold-like substance Cutting boards are soiled Can opener blade is soiled The Sangria dispensing faucets are soiled . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
50
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda-gun soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them.
14-17-4
64
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ both CFM ON SITE are expired. Jeffrey Cambridge 11/16/19 Tolibjon Karimov 1/26/19 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Alexander Buinitki 9/12/19 CFM no here at callback inspection . **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a stand up freezer outside under cover in an open air environment. At time of inspection I am unable to access on base plans review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: At callback inspection no plans have been submitted or approved for the addition of the freezer and food storage in an outdoor open air environment. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine interior liner is separating from the walls of the ice machine, leaving large gaps at the inside panel **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: The ice machine interior liner is separating from the walls of the ice machine, leaving large gaps at the inside panel **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed a stand up freezer located outside the back door. The freezer is holding frozen tuna, pot stickers, pate, shrimp, beef. The freezer is in and open air environment with roof cover. Observed a commercial plastic storage shed located outside the back door in an open air environment, the shed is holding frying oil, olive oil plastic wrap , plastic bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: at callback inspection the coldholding freezer unit holding tuna, bread, beef is still located outside the back door. No plans have been submitted or approved for this storage area . **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed dirty sheet pans in a double sink outside the back door in an open air environment with chickens running in the area. Sheet pans were put inside to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed dirty sheet pans and bus pan in a double sink outside the back door in an open air environment with chickens running in the area. The double sink also has a vegetable wash chemical station above it. **Admin Complaint**
16-25-5
64
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Glass machine at bar chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glasses will be washed in kitchen dish machine until repairs are made on the glass washer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ both CFM ON SITE are expired. Jeffrey Cambridge 11/16/19 Tolibjon Karimov 1/26/19 **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a stand up freezer outside under cover in an open air environment. At time of inspection I am unable to access on base plans review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of glass washing machine at the bar **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The ice machine interior liner is separating from the walls of the ice machine, leaving large gaps at the inside panel **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The exterior of the ice machine is heavily soiled . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed a stand up freezer located outside the back door. The freezer is holding frozen tuna, pot stickers, pate, shrimp, beef. The freezer is in and open air environment with roof cover. Observed a commercial plastic storage shed located outside the back door in an open air environment, the shed is holding frying oil, olive oil plastic wrap , plastic bags. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed dirty sheet pans in a double sink outside the back door in an open air environment with chickens running in the area. Sheet pans were put inside to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-25-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
39
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of ceviche with uncooked tuna stored above ready to eat hummus in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed ceviche to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar entrance soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at closed in area of bar. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had multiple employees that are on duty fill out form during this inspection . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at bar entrance. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Misc pots and pans stored outside partially under an overhang. Operator stated they have ordered a closed in closet but it hasn't arrived yet. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above warewashing machine unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor in bar area behind curtain. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
35
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cook line drawers: beef (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); blu cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Steak 48F, shrimp 49F. Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked sausage in walk-in cooler. Manager moved cooked sausage to shelf next to rack with raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in cook line drawers: beef (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); blu cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: shrimp (55F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared 2 days earlier.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: shrimp (55F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared 2 days earlier.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table next to back door. Manager moved bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf next to dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth underneath cutting board on prep table next to kitchen entrance from dining room. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to dish machine.
16-46-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santiagos Bodega last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santiagos Bodega on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santiagos Bodega?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Santiagos Bodega.
How does Santiagos Bodega compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Santiagos Bodega most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Santiagos Bodega's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santiagos Bodega have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Santiagos Bodega means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Santiagos Bodega inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santiagos Bodega is inspected around four times per year on average.
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