Southernmost Beach Cafe Catering
1405 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 · Catering · License 5402837
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed spray bottles with chemical products by the food. Chef moved them immediately.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed some plastic containers with food items without identification ( flour, blackening) . Chef labeled the containers immediately.
Fixed on the spot
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Observed some missing ambient thermometers in reach in coolers .
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed 2 oz plastic containers used to scoop peanuts as a topping .
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old stickers on clean containers ready to use.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Kitchen floor tiles need grout to sealed the floor completely.
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
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.