Southernmost Inn

525 United St, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Southernmost Inn stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Southernmost Inn scores about where you'd expect for a Key West restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
74
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
86
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle irons on buffet counter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of plastic water bottles on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southernmost Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southernmost Inn on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southernmost Inn?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Southernmost Inn.

How does Southernmost Inn compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Southernmost Inn most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key West average of 74.

Has Southernmost Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southernmost Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Southernmost 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 Southernmost Inn inspected?

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