Souperhappy
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Souperhappy stretching back to 2023. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “wet wiping cloth not stored”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Souperhappy's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef and chicken not covered at reach in cooler at kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sushi station and kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with soy sauce and rice not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
70
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape to repair reach in freezer door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
95
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs above cooked chicken inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed a mixer utensil , but didn't sanitize it. Employee was coached , set up the triple sink and sanitized the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. Info was provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape to repair reach in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage ( open cup with coffee ) on prep table. Manager moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside black reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on counter. Manager placed it inside sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair and cover reach in freezer lid.
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open water pitchers stored next to the hand sink at the front. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter. Employee prepared sanitizer solutions and placed it inside . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
86
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soy containers stored on the floor at the second floor. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not separated from beef I reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic item in it. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board on top of the preparation table. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
70
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Shrimp 50°. Cooked chicken 50°. Cooked seafood 49°. Cooked pork 49°. Plant foods 50°. Reach in cooler in prep area. items since this morning. 2) Sushi rice made last night not discarded after 4 hr time. 2 gallons. Sushi rice made at 11 am not discarded. 2 gallons. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 50°. Cooked chicken 50°. Cooked seafood 49°. Cooked pork 49°. Plant foods 50°. Reach in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice made last night not discarded after 4 hr time. 2 gallons. Sushi rice made at 11 am not discarded. 2 gallons. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. sushi rice not time marked. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Multiple employees not familiar with requirements for Time Temperature controled for safety : sushi.
53B-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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. Reach in cooler by perp line foods not held at 41° or below. Doors not forming tight seal. **Warning**
14-74-7
39
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs 82F; ( - Cold Holding). Sitting on counter. Person in charge discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; Eggs 82F; ( - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink did not have any sanitizer in it. Person in charge emptied water and added bleach. Tested at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw scallops.
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scoop in rice. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish is thawing sitting a bucket. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
50
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sushi rolls not identified as raw items on Menu. Employees started to add the asterisk by row items on Menu. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic Sushi ginger container stored on front counter floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks faces up on front counter. Employee put them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Souperhappy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Souperhappy on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Souperhappy?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Souperhappy.
How does Souperhappy compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Souperhappy most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Souperhappy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Souperhappy have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Souperhappy 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 Souperhappy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Souperhappy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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