B.O.'s Fish Wagon
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
35
Score
Public records show nine inspections at B.O.'s Fish Wagon stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which B.O.'s Fish Wagon's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 10-01-2025. Establishment open at time of inspection serving customers food with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener heavily rusted and soiled by prep area near ware washing area. Observed cutting boards soiled across three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker stored on top of hand sink by ware washing area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by ware washing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no sign at hand sink bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions not dated at reach in cooler by ware washing area. As per employee prepared day prior. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above cook line.
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By ware washing area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan dusty by ware washing.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by ware washing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled above steam table.
02D-01-5
35
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Under handwashing sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener rusted.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling in disrepair in the restroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. In dry storage.
14-69-4
64
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back area hand washing sink. Managed put a a new roll **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint . **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two reach in cooler in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed three doors cooler with heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on three doors cooler.
29-49-6
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed fresh cut potatoes fries stored at cooking line at 71F. As per operator fries was cut and placed at cooking line 1 hour before the inspection. Discussed and coached operator and provided printed form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reach in cooler out of service, no tcs food stored inside. As per operator part has been ordered.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in cooking area is not working . Small amounts of Food are on ice.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. During the inspection operator placed the ice scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
64
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler in cook area is not working . Small amounts of Food are on ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: the lift lid unit is using ice to cold hold. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.ice in handwash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per owner all but 1 employee are newly hired . Codalys **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler in cook area is not working . Small amounts of Food are on ice. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. InBathroom used by employees **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
47
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee eating with gloves on it, and returned to do task. Advised employee, he discarded gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Advised PIC, she corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at office area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection observed reach in cooler gasket disrepair at office area. **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at preparation area. Provided hand wash sign via Email to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in the prep area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: At the time of the callback inspection observed unsealed concrete floor in food the prep area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was B.O.'s Fish Wagon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B.O.'s Fish Wagon on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B.O.'s Fish Wagon?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at B.O.'s Fish Wagon.
How does B.O.'s Fish Wagon compare to other restaurants in Key West?
B.O.'s Fish Wagon most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has B.O.'s Fish Wagon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at B.O.'s Fish Wagon have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at B.O.'s Fish Wagon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is B.O.'s Fish Wagon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, B.O.'s Fish Wagon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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