BLACKFIN BISTRO

Name: BLACKFIN BISTRO
Address: 918 DUVAL STREET, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 79.8

918 DUVAL STREET, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428002

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79.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BLACKFIN BISTRO in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blanched fries (70F - Hot Holding) across from fryer. Operator placed product inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Operator opting to use time as public health control for blanched fries moving forward.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in dish area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator via email.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in prep area.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef burgers stored over green beans inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly relocated products.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided operator form via email.

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