CAROLINES CAFE

Name: CAROLINES CAFE
Address: 310 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 80.4

310 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401740

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80.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CAROLINES CAFE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.4 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 — 2 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in next to prep table: pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours in fridge. Operator moved items to be placed on ice.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor of cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on lowboy prep top. Operator removed phone.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink on cook line.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area.

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