Southernmost Inn
525 United St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5402784
What drove the grade
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 basic-16
- Safety score84
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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
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employees, aprons and personal belongings inside employee handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed containers of bottled water on kitchen floor.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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.