Chicos Cantina of Key West
5230 US Hwy 1, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5401497
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection3 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of broccoli inside reach in cooler.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed wet towel under cutting board in prep area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor outside of walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.