Ella's Cottages
811 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428262
What drove the grade
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 13, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed case of sugar on floor in dry storage closet. Operator placed case on counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.