Kennedy Cafe
924-A Kennedy Dr, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428095
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (5 repeats)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 14, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed container with raw beef stored over cooked sausages, at reach in cooler kitchen area. Employee stored raw beef on bottom shelf under shelf under ready to eat food.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
On hand sink on preparation area by walk in cooler. Operator provided towels.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Operator provided soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed water bottles, and bucket with pickles stored on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed inside reach in freezer, employee water bottle. Operator discarded water bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed on prep table at kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed exterior of oven and fryer grease.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed at prep table reach in cooler 3 doors at kitchen, standing water inside unit.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed in back door to outside.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Repeat violation
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.