Island House Rest
1129 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5401275
What drove the grade
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Observed at reach in cooler frozen packages of tuna and salmon not removed from packaging prior to being placed to thaw. Operator began to remove during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed containers of onion rings, chicken wings and cauliflower stored uncovered in reach in coolers and freezers. Operator covered.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed at cook line ovens doors. Chef removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed throughout behind fixed equipment.
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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.