Flaglers (main Kitchen)
1500 Reynolds St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5401233
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 13 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 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.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed no vacuum breaker at hose connection by ware washing area.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to manager and printed and posted at host stand.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled at prep area across walk in cooler gaskets.
Basic13
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed employee eating at prep table near soda cases and microwave.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed cook while preparing food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee while preparing food. Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at dry storage room.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
By prep area near toaster.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave by cook line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed clean plates and bowls not inverted by ware washing area storage station.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed water leaking from faucet pipe under vegetables cleaning station.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on floor by ice machine and dishwasher area.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed by dry storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles dusty by main kitchen and breakfast line.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed ceiling tiles missing above ice machine by catering station.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed by soda station by ice machine.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.