Two Friends Patio Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
22
Score
Going back to 2022, Two Friends Patio Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Two Friends Patio Restaurant's 22 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) by cook line. As per manager less than 2 hours. Manager put ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over butter packaged inside walk in freezer. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed breadcrumbs stored inside Nonfood-grade container by dry storage.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards soiled by prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discarded at hand sink bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by hand sink bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by hand sink prep area. By barManager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled by WIF entrance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on top of prep table by waffle station.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By entrance kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by cook line.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at prep table across walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored inside sugar container across WIF. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drinks stored stored on top of prep table near sugar containers. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
22
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
70
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 51F Ice was added to the holding container **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food smell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, sliced ham .
08A-05-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can-opener blade is solid , put in dish area to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Wild birds present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. I discussed with manager the necessity of sanitizing the tables after each customer and if birds are on the chairs or tables to sanitize immediately
35A-24-5
Basic - Employee personal items purse, stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm quaternary
21-08-4
39
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shredded beef from two days not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb ps missing vacuum breakers at mop sink area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, liquid eggs, cheese, ham, butter, cream cheese, cheese, butter, eggs ambient 50-92F. Items have been out of temperature less than 2 hours, recommend holding on time. Items out of temp in glass door beverage and single door low boy at cookline. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 shell eggs on line with cracked shells.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw smoked salmon and tuna over prepped lettuce. In walk in cooler eggs stored over prepped potatoes.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishmachine testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will utilize main dishmachine until serviced.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with no proof of CFM has been working 3 months.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired 2022.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pie shelving in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Hood filters at fryers on right side with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours in kitchen unlabeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer from beer walk in cooler.
05-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen with debris buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers with cracked edges, missing pieces.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitcehn
08B-38-4
26
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Two Friends Patio Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Two Friends Patio Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Two Friends Patio Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Two Friends Patio Restaurant.
How does Two Friends Patio Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Two Friends Patio Restaurant most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Two Friends Patio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Two Friends Patio Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Two Friends Patio Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Two Friends Patio Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Two Friends Patio Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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