Seascape Tropical Inn

420 Olivia Street, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Seascape Tropical Inn stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Seascape Tropical Inn's latest score of 67 falls below the Key West average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (63 F - Cold Holding)at the buffet line. As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee placed eggs inside the reach in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in kitchen reach-in cooler: cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in kitchen hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seascape Tropical Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seascape Tropical Inn on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seascape Tropical Inn?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seascape Tropical Inn.

How does Seascape Tropical Inn compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Seascape Tropical Inn most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Seascape Tropical Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Seascape Tropical Inn have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Seascape Tropical Inn 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 Seascape Tropical Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Seascape Tropical Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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