General Horseplay

423 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at General Horseplay, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Key West sits at 74, putting General Horseplay on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over Bloody Mary mix inside walk in cooler.

08A-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor in prep area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable containers store on kitchen floor.

25-05-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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

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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unused reach in freezer in front of hand wash sink.

31A-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was General Horseplay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at General Horseplay on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does General Horseplay compare to other restaurants in Key West?

General Horseplay most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has General Horseplay's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at General Horseplay have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at General Horseplay 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 General Horseplay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, General Horseplay is inspected around two times per year on average.

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