Sandy's Cafe and Storage Area
1026 White St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5400819
What drove the grade
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 13 follow-up), 6 intermediate, 2 basic-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Intermediate6
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed two food handlers using the hand washing sink to rinse equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
The manager brought towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. bserved in the restroom .
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with a blue liquid not labeled at the sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers expired in June 2026; Emilio, Nellys, Jader, Maymor, and Sophia.
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
The manager removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
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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.