KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM Health Score — Key West, FL

618 DUVAL ST, Key West, FL 33040

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 8/26/2026
Key West avg 86 / 100
B
80 / 100
Good

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

1 high-risk issue, 2 moderate issues, 7 minor issues

Inspected August 26, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 26% of restaurants in Key West. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
2
Minor
7

Violations Found

  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
  • 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
  • Minor Food storage: protected, labeled
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Outdoor dining

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Frequently Asked Questions

KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM received a ClearScore of 80/100 (Grade B) on its most recent inspection on August 26, 2026. 10 violations were noted.

KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM's inspection on August 26, 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 10 violations is detailed above.

KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM was last inspected on August 26, 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.

KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM's ClearScore of 80/100 (Grade B) places it in the bottom 74% of Key West restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. See the full inspection breakdown above for details.

The most recent inspection found 10 violations at KAYA ISLAND EATS/KEY WEST EMPORIUM. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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