LA GRIGNOTE KEY WEST LLC

Name: LA GRIGNOTE KEY WEST LLC
Address: 1211 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 89.8

1211 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428340

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89.8 Grade B / 100

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LA GRIGNOTE KEY WEST LLC in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing wet nesting.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled with mildew like substance.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front counter engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plan for time as a public health control for items containing protein at front counter.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by kitchen. As per employee prepared less than 2 hours. Employee prepared container with ice for rapid chill.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop stored inside container with water at room temperature. Manager discarded.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter by pastry station.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager discarded water from ice scoop container at front counter.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Manager removed lid.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS desserts boxes at front counter not inverted.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled between the 2 reach in cooler by ware washing area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over arugula at reach in cooler. Manager stored properly.
[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. Observed certificate for Diego Velazquez expired since 03-30-2025.
[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 by email.
[22-47-4] Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink.

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