Eaton Street Seafood Market

801 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Eaton Street Seafood Market, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

Eaton Street Seafood Market's latest score of 82 sits above the Key West average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above sour cream in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee placed fish on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from grill: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from grill. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on case of cooking oil next to ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler next to grill.

21-12-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Oscar M, Kristina S, both working at the establishment for more than two months.

53B-14-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces,located in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eaton Street Seafood Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eaton Street Seafood Market on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Eaton Street Seafood Market compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Eaton Street Seafood Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Eaton Street Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Eaton Street Seafood Market have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eaton Street Seafood Market 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 Eaton Street Seafood Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eaton Street Seafood Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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