THE COURTHOUSE DELI

Name: THE COURTHOUSE DELI
Address: 600 WHITEHEAD ST UNIT C1, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 75.6

600 WHITEHEAD ST UNIT C1, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428356

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75.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE COURTHOUSE DELI in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.6 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 March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine. Operator bought test strips during inspection.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Sandugash and Aigulhired for more than 60 days. Operator set appointment for employee training during inspection.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed black beans inside reach in cooler at cook line opened approximately 3 days ago. Operator properly date mark.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on prep table at kitchen. As per operator for less than an hour. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle in contact with frozen mixed berries inside freezer drawers at coffee station. Operator placed handle upwards.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises at time of inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front side of ice machine soiled with black substance next to back dry storage area.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go container not inverted on top preparation table next to 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted properly during inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed licensed 10-01-24.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table behind front counter by coffee machine . Employee removed and stored properly.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning utensils inside handwashing sink in preparation area. Employee removed, clean properly.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) employee was able to add water to proper ppm 2nd-Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice maker next to dry storage area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored tomatoes at reach in cooler in prep area.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating personal food behind front counter next to coffee station.

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