Seaside Café at the Mansion

1400 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Seaside Café at the Mansion has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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

21-12-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located by the pizza oven observed cut tomatoes (57F - Cooling); lobster salad (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (57F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee placed food in ice to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees touching flat bread with bare hands, employee put flat bread back in the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

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 - 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Island Poke cups are sold raw and are not identified on the menu.

02B-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand wash sink handle.

23-24-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler located by the pizza oven not maintaining food at minimum temperature, reach in cooler thermometer marked 60F.

14-74-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler by the pizza oven.

14-11-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil on the floor.

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan guard surface soiled with grease, food, dirt. Interior of the hand sink soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the three compartment sin and hand sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

21-02-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash hands with cold water due to the missing knob on the hand washing sink for hot water.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by the pizza oven on the flip top reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the knob missing for the hot water. Observed operator turn on the hot water with pliers. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink, hot water knob missing.

29-09-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By the three compartment sink.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seaside Café at the Mansion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seaside Café at the Mansion on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seaside Café at the Mansion?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seaside Café at the Mansion.

How does Seaside Café at the Mansion compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Seaside Café at the Mansion most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Seaside Café at the Mansion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seaside Café at the Mansion have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Seaside Café at the Mansion 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 Seaside Café at the Mansion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Seaside Café at the Mansion is inspected around two times per year on average.

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