Tropical Inn

812 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

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Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Tropical Inn has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Tropical Inn is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed BRANDI GABEY, 11/19/2019. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed BRANDI GABEY, 11/19/2019. **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed BRANDI GABEY, 11/19/2019.

53A-03-7

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom.

32-12-5

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Inn on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Tropical Inn most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Tropical Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Inn have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Inn 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 Tropical Inn inspected?

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

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