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The Capitana Key West

2401 N Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040
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Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Capitana Key West has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread,bagels and cinnamon rolls not protected at buffet.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above raw fish fillets on drawers at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of bread case at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved marks on it.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under the cutting board. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
78
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger stored over raw fish in cook line drawers. Manager placed hamburger in bottom drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from kitchen ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above dish washer.
16-46-4
64
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary. Observed test kit expired since 2022.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided.
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing inside standing water. Employee was instructed about the process. Employee placed the chicken underneath cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Capitana Key West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Capitana Key West on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Capitana Key West?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Capitana Key West.

How does The Capitana Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Capitana Key West most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Capitana Key West's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Capitana Key West have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Capitana Key West 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 The Capitana Key West inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Capitana Key West is inspected around two times per year on average.

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