Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House nine times, with records going back to 2022. Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House's latest score of 64 falls below the Key West average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +300ppm) operator add more water to dilute solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled soda dispenser holder interior with mold-like substance at bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at the bar area. Operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observe ice buckets stored on floor at bar area.
10-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at bar area.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe ice buckets not inverted at bar area.
24-05-4
61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed it fruits with no protection. Operator placed protection over food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Observed no quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
78
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employees move items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler next to pizza oven: lobster (56F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employees move items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna thawed over cheese in prep area reach-in cooler. Employee moved tuna to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lobster stored in prep area hand washing sink. Manager removed lobster. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in 96F water on grill next to fryers.
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster being thawed at room temperature. Lobster moved to reach-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2022. Trace#: 22862551 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on right employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has seating license for 36 seat. Observed 38 additional outside seating with 8 tables by the outside bar. Observed inside the establishment 12, around the establishment 24 seats. Observed at total of 74 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-28: At the time of the callback inspection observed 38 additional outside seating with 8 tables by the outside bar. Observed inside the establishment 12, around the establishment 24 seats. Observed at total of 74 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has seating license for 36 seat. Observed 38 additional outside seating with 8 tables by the outside bar. Observed inside the establishment 12, around the establishment 24 seats. Observed at total of 74 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection observed 38 additional outside seating with 8 tables by the outside bar. Observed inside the establishment 12, around the establishment 24 seats. Observed at total of 74 seats **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House.
How does Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House 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 Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seaside Cafe at the Southernmost House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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