The Cabana Inn Restaurant

409 Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Cabana Inn Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Cabana Inn Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The Cabana Inn Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Key West average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup up inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable plastic cups inside cardboard boxes on the kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 Anthony certificate expired on 3/1/25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
64
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
90
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cabana Inn Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cabana Inn Restaurant on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cabana Inn Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cabana Inn Restaurant.

How does The Cabana Inn Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Cabana Inn Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Cabana Inn Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cabana Inn Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cabana Inn Restaurant 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 The Cabana Inn Restaurant inspected?

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