Wicker Guesthouse

913 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Other

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Wicker Guesthouse has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Wicker Guesthouse's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex stored under three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples in fruit basket not covered or protected. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Hands not washed between soiled equipment and clean utensils/ food. Hand wash sink inaccessible. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Steve Robbins 8-30-2023 CFM certification **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by multiple utensils, dust pan and brush in sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container of cleaned utensils stored in Hand wash sink under soap dispenser and next to dustpan and brush.

24-05-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training are expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At callback inspection the manager Steve Robbins states that Marabell Mendoza has no food handler training and has been employed for 6 months. **Admin Complaint**

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: License are posted but are 2021 license. INFORMED GM to put up new updated licenses **Time Extended**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wicker Guesthouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wicker Guesthouse on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Wicker Guesthouse compare to other restaurants in Key West?

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

Has Wicker Guesthouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wicker Guesthouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wicker Guesthouse 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 Wicker Guesthouse inspected?

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

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