Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville

500 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville, the earliest from 2022. Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“No measuring device available” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville's latest score of 95 sits above the Key West average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

35B-02-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitazer bucket on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and rice not date marked inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per operator foods were cooked over 24 hours ago.

02C-02-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by the fryers.

29-49-6

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp inside the reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Employee removed it.

14-01-5

Basic - Faucet/handle fir hot water broken at hand was sink at the front counter.

29-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler by the fryers.

05-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler by the fryers.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing tomatoes, Manager corrected employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area,also at the bar.

21-12-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (104F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manger, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

16-62-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Nov 2, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blower and chair in front of cook line hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket is soiled. Walk in cooler door edge is soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in not working , no food in unit

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville.

How does Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville 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 Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville is inspected around two times per year on average.

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