Tradicional Mexican Food

1970 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tradicional Mexican Food appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Tradicional Mexican Food was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Tradicional Mexican Food is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. During the inspection employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. During the inspection employee removed towel.

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jun 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jun 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: At callback inspection they have not displayed the MFDV license decal on the trailer. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: operator has not received the decal At callback inspection. **Time Extended**

50-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tradicional Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tradicional Mexican Food on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tradicional Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Tradicional Mexican Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Tradicional Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tradicional Mexican Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tradicional Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tradicional Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tradicional Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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