BLACKFIN BISTRO Health Score — Key West, FL

918 DUVAL STREET, Key West, FL 33040

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 8/18/2026
Key West avg 86 / 100
B
84 / 100
Good

Minor violations noted. Generally safe, with room to improve.

1 high-risk issue, 2 moderate issues, 3 minor issues

Inspected August 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 34% of restaurants in Key West. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
2
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous foods (PH/TCS)
  • Moderate Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Minor Food in poor condition; unsafe, adulterated
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Lighting in food prep, storage and service area

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Frequently Asked Questions

BLACKFIN BISTRO received a ClearScore of 84/100 (Grade B) on its most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. 6 violations were noted.

BLACKFIN BISTRO's inspection on August 18, 2026 uncovered 1 high-risk violation — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 6 violations is detailed above.

BLACKFIN BISTRO was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

BLACKFIN BISTRO's ClearScore of 84/100 (Grade B) places it in the bottom 66% of Key West restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 6 violations at BLACKFIN BISTRO. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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