Island Dogs
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Island Dogs seven times, with records going back to 2022. Island Dogs was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gray (57F - Cooling); key lime pie (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler location at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gray (57F - Cooling); key lime pie (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler location at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.
03A-02-5
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 reach in cooler running at 54 F. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in the flip top reach in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
14-33-4
61
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by storage container stored inside.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice bin at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for cook line floors.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line reach in coolers.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for oven and microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in freezers throughout. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed for straws at bar and each table.
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed filets of mahi thawing in container of standing water. Operator placed in to reach in cooler to properly cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table in front of cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer in front of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exit door by office area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the interior of ice machine.
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors in kitchen area, also on reach in freezers by 3 compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of white reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of dishwasher.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being defrosted in sink. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee put running water onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids in them and no labels in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
52
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Apr 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (55*F - Cold Holding); sauce (60*F - Cold Holding); sausage (58*F - Cold Holding)items were relocated to the walk-in cooler. As per operator these items were in unit under 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the walk-in cooler
36-34-5
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.pizza prep counter@55-58F and single door cooler@ 50F
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Dogs on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Dogs.
How does Island Dogs compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Island Dogs most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Island Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Dogs have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Island Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Dogs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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