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Licensee
Name: KENNEDY CAFE License Number: SEA5428095
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 924-A KENNEDY DR
KEY WEST, FL 33040

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 09/18/2018 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
14-01-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plate stored in the falafel mix used as a scoop without a handle. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed plate stored in the falafel mix used as a scoop without a handle. **Time Extended**
23-06-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves storing the plates soiled.Observed stove cook line trays soiled with old food. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Shelves storing the plates soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Cook line equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Cook line equipment. **Time Extended**
36-36-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-71-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Gaskets to the reach in cooler duct taped. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.Gaskets to the reach in cooler duct taped. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
40-06-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Observed cell phone on top of kitchen microwave, ear buds attached to kitchen shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Observed cell phone on top of kitchen microwave, ear buds attached to kitchen shelf. **Time Extended**
13-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
14-10-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Kitchen counter top tiles broken around the hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Kitchen counter top tiles broken around the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
51-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Time Extended**
08B-19-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale.Observed unwrapped romaine stored in the reach in cooler on soiled rack. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed no romaine lettuce available. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Bottled drinks located in the front of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Bottled drinks located in the front of the restaurant. **Time Extended**
08B-12-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on shelf not covered.Observed baked breads uncovered stored on a bottom shelf on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Food stored on shelf not covered.Observed baked breads uncovered stored on a bottom shelf on the cook line. **Time Extended**
33-17-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can soiled.Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Garbage can soiled.Kitchen **Time Extended**
36-14-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Time Extended**
36-68-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Time Extended**
22-08-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
38-07-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen **Time Extended**
29-49-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-67-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Observed gasket taped at end unit reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Observed gasket taped at end unit reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-05-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Around the kitchen hand wash sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Around the kitchen hand wash sink area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Items stored around, toilet, gyro machine, wood scraps. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Items stored around grill, hoses, fire extinguishers. **Time Extended**
14-17-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
12A-20-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.Observed employee rinse hands in the kitchen hand wash sink without using soap. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Shelves Around the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Shelves Around the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31A-13-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.Observed kitchen hand wash sink used as a coffee dump sink. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Observed kitchen hand wash sink used as a coffee dump sink. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5    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. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed portions of turkey , rice, pasta, beef, soup and potato salad stored inside the kitchen reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection Observed portions of turkey , rice, pasta, beef, soup and potato salad stored inside the kitchen reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
22-18-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Falafel mix. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Soil residue in food storage containers.Falafel mix. **Time Extended**
45-04-4    - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.Observed the gas Stove in the prep kitchen does not have ventilation. - From follow-up inspection 2018-09-18: At time of call back inspection observed Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.Observed the gas Stove in the prep kitchen does not have ventilation. **Time Extended**
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