Lucys Cafe
119 Fitzpatrick St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428320
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed frozen raw beef patties stored with frozen bread inside large white chest freezer at front counter.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed deodorant stored on shelf over 3CS. Product was removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.
Observed quaternary test strips expired 2023.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oscar working for more than 60 days with no proof of training.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
Observed staff member not knowing minimum concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed white cutting board across 3CS grooved.
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed RIC gaskets at preparation area in disrepair.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside large white chest freezer at front counter.
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.