KENNEDY CAFE

Name: KENNEDY CAFE
Address: 924-A KENNEDY DR, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 73.6

924-A KENNEDY DR, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428095

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73.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KENNEDY CAFE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 22 minor.

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[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. Observed 9 thawed packages of raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at chest reach in freezer at back preparation area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates stored by hand sink at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at back preparation area and cook line.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb shawarma (67F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on vertical broiler. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. Observed breakfast potatoes (70F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 9 thawed packages of raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at chest reach in freezer at back preparation area.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of taziki in preparation cooler.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer baskets in disrepair.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the kitchen prep cooler located next to the gyro machine Sliced ham (54 F - Cold Holding); American cheese (55 F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (60 F - Cold Holding); veggie salad (61 F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki sauce (55 F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (59 F - Cold Holding); Provolone cheese (61 F - Cold Holding), according to person in charge for more than 8 hours.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler with standing water located next to the walk in cooler.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Efren Quiche,Nodir kayumov, Kelly Ray without employee certification.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of liquid oil on the floor in the prep area
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in a dirty shelf.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed coffee machine condensation hose being disposed inside a bucket.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area under front counter shelves not maintained clean and organized.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease outside the fryers.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the prep area, kitchen area with heavy soiled
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit onsite.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach in cooler, freezer with heavy soiled located next to the walk in cooler,in the front counter area, kitchen area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three garbanzo cans dented.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on the outlet sodas area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area

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