Willie T's
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Willie T's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Willie T's was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Willie T's latest score of 50 falls below the Key West average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected in a faucet outside door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored above a pico gallo container at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by cook line. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside container with standing water at 110°F at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per operator since the night before.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (48F - Cold Holding) shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across grill. As per operator since the night before.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed faucet at triple sink in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine. Operator placed at Washington area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at sandwich station.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at triple sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
45
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in handwashing sink on cook line
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid and stand up freezer are not working. No food in units at time of inspection
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
10-18-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain is broken
29-08-4
Basic - Soda syrup stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Triple sing Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
29-11-4
41
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (87 F - Cold Holding) inside the microwave. As per operator butter was left inside microwave since yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (87 F - Cold Holding) inside the microwave. As per operator butter was left inside microwave since yesterday. Stop sale was issued
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken wings date marked on 8/10 and beans date marked on 8/11. Stop sale was issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Employee was coached to remove packages before thawing the fish.
03G-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee removed the can opener to wash it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash in the kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed 2 employees did not have original training.
53B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the butter.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of ice cream stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the kitchen area
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
26
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Juncture missing under triple sink.
36-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink pipe broken.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
35B-04-4
58
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 88F, hot holding. 3; garlic in oil, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, ric, beef, chicken 57F; ( - Cold Holding) #1; veggie burger, cheese, marinar, coconut shrimp, fish, grouper 56F; ( - Cold Holding). Been in cooler since 11am, now 3:30pm. Floor discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #3; garlic in oil, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, ric, beef, chicken 57F; ( - Cold Holding) #1; veggie burger, cheese, marinar, coconut shrimp, fish, grouper 56F; ( - Cold Holding). Been in cooler since 11am, now 3:30pm. Floor discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 88F, hot holding. Person in charge could not determine time and discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Big spray bottle at end of cookline not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor by ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor at end of cookline.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones everywhere. On prep tables. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drinks in cooler. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop pico and butter. Person in charge removed all cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is dirty. Person in charge had wiped clean. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed tongs.
10-20-4
41
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside kitchen by oven.
38-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on dry storage floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed by ice machine. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in Standing water at 90°F in kitchen. Chef removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave in kitchen. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Willie T's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Willie T's on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Willie T's?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Willie T's.
How does Willie T's compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Willie T's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Willie T's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Willie T's have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Willie T's 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 Willie T's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Willie T's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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