Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering

1405 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna ROP package not removed from bag with warning label.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kimberly expired on 2/10/24.

53B-14-5

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 tuna ROP package not removed from bag with warning label.

06-09-1

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup on top of prep table.

12B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the prep area.

23-03-4

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

21-12-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg mix (50F - Cold Holding); bacon ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in room temperature, operator placed items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front of beverage walk in cooler.

36-36-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside beverage walk in cooler and food walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of limes stored on the floor next to walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler in front of fryers. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Observed interior of hot holding box soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped at the ware washing area.

14-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and shrimp thawing in room temperature. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored around the kitchen, operator placed inside sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the prep kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the women bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting table at prep kitchen. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handler in contact with the flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler freezer gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled. Operator placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering.

How does Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering 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 Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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