Celtic Conch Public House
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
15
Score
Across the available record, Celtic Conch Public House has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Celtic Conch Public House trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomatoes and 1 can of red kidney beans rusted and dented. At shelves near exit door.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura batter (50F - Cold Holding) near cook line.as per cook for less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over spinach and banana peppers. Observed raw beef stored over bread, and raw mahi and tuna stored over cauliflower at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lambs over raw shrimp.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed waitress left kitchen than enter kitchen to scoop ice. No handwash.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at cook line hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, mash potatoes at reach in cooler across cook line.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed at dining area of establishment.
35A-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed near storage / walk in cooler area of kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers not inverted near triple sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed October 1, 2024 license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drinks stored at clean dish table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flat chest freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed bug zapper stored over dry storage and can goods. Coach operator.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags and boxes of raw chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. Coach cook.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at flat grill 94F. Coach cook.
10-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed metal forks not stored Inverted at dining area. Coach employee.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic bowls top stop on floor at dry storage area. Coach employee.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella, cold flower at white chest freezer not cover. Observed mash potatoes in the reach in cooler at cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of ground lambs at shelves near walk in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over soda machine across exit door
36-36-4
15
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed a bottle of water stored in drinking ice. Operator removed bottle and replaced ice. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
67
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on cookline at 123F, person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, cheese 49-50F. Person in charge has lids open during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit 43F or below. Walk in potato, potato, gravy 45-46F. Person in charge states had delivery. Person in charge had unworking freezer door open today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine in downstairs bar at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be serviced.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in downstairs bar with mold like substance buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink at cookline. Pitcher was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna served raw with no disclosure on menu. Person in charge began marking menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen, observed water damage to ceiling in places.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Person in charge states compressor is on order for walk in freezer, will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety foods until serviced and holding 32F or below. Ambient of freezer at 48F during inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor by back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws within customer reach at bar unwrapped.
25-27-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe disconnected under hand wash sink in kitchen by cookline.
29-11-4
37
Oct 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Celtic Conch Public House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Celtic Conch Public House on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Celtic Conch Public House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Celtic Conch Public House.
How does Celtic Conch Public House compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Celtic Conch Public House most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Celtic Conch Public House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Celtic Conch Public House have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Celtic Conch Public House 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 Celtic Conch Public House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Celtic Conch Public House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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