Irish Kevin's Bar

211C Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Irish Kevin's Bar stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 container not dated marked, as per employee from previous day inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on diced raw jalapeños container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both bathrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler next to cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation**

21-10-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

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

21-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**

21-09-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 2, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Mixer bottle stored in ice used for drinks at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at bar is soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-17-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kits provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat and chlorine chemical test kit since 2021 and 2022.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine. Manager showed me the cleaning list and ice machine was included . **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance on them. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws on the counter where the customer could touch them.

25-27-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and seasoning in plastic containers with not labels to identify the products. Employee placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irish Kevin's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irish Kevin's Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irish Kevin's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Irish Kevin's Bar.

How does Irish Kevin's Bar compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Irish Kevin's Bar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Irish Kevin's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Irish Kevin's Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Irish Kevin's Bar 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 Irish Kevin's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Irish Kevin's Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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