LOUIE'S BACKYARD

dba LOUIE'S BACKYARD INC

About this restaurant

Louie's Backyard is a seating restaurant located at 700 Waddell Ave in Key West with a capacity of 150 seats. According to online sources, the restaurant offers New American cuisine in an oceanfront setting and is described as an upscale yet casual spot that blends historic charm with island-inspired dishes. Reviews characterize it as a long-established Key West tradition and a favorite among locals and visitors.

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B

Food Safety Grade

Good

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
700 WADDELL AVE
KEY WEST, FL 33040-4729
Phone
(305)294-1061
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Hendry (code 26)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA5401483
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Nov 12, 2025
Date Result Expand
Nov 12, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24 ×2
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36 ×3
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V38
Waste properly disposed
Improper waste disposal or recycling
Class: Food Visit ID: 10880500 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food