Willie's Chicken Shack

221 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Willie's Chicken Shack, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Willie's Chicken Shack is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

05-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas, water on the storage area floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by three compartment sink soiled

36-27-5

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: At callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training available for any food employees. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine on the floor . **Time Extended**

10-14-5

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at upstairs area.

25-05-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willie's Chicken Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willie's Chicken Shack on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Willie's Chicken Shack compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Willie's Chicken Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Willie's Chicken Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Willie's Chicken Shack have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willie's Chicken Shack 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 Willie's Chicken Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willie's Chicken Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.

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