The Duval House

815 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Duval House, the earliest from 2023. The Duval House was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.

Among Key West restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Duval House is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product without label to identify the product by the common name.

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Missing closing device at the public restroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance inside refrigeration unit ( the one at the left ) .

22-16-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations.

View 8 violations

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. Cut melons, boiled eggs and butter on buffet not time marked. Manager stated items placed on buffet at 8 am, employee placed proper time mark on item. Manager stated going forward the paperwork would state items would be held from 8 am to 10 am.

03F-02-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved garbage can and proceeded to make waffles without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels to sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen dish machine, 115F.

16-53-4

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzle on guest water machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloths stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee moved cloths from sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

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

21-12-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler milk (48F - Cold Holding); ; ; Cup with cut fruits (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than three hours. Operator reduced the cooling ambient temperature of the unit to 38F

03A-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed the new license . **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils with the Food Contact Surface facing up.

24-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic glasses stored on the floor of the restaurant area. The cups were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Duval House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Duval House on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Duval House?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Duval House.

How does The Duval House compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Duval House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Duval House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Duval House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Duval House 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 Duval House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Duval House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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