KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM

Name: KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM
Address: 618 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 28.1

618 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5402763

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28.1 Grade F / 100

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KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 28.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 26 minor.

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[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP raw tuna in package not frozen
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains @91F hot holding cooked plantains were covered on stove over pilot light
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Wait station Hot water faucet does not work , cold water at 80F
[38-07-4] Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, using side orders cups to dispense. Parmesan, blue cheese
[10-18-5] In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand wash sink leaks from the faucet when the turned on.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce, dressing and Slaw in 5 gallon bucket no date marked
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Key lime pies stored in standup cooler in hallway with customer access . Unit is not looked . Pies are not packaged

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