Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar

5051 Us Hwy 1, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar has five inspections in the public record. Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar was last inspected on Jun 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar's latest score of 52 falls below the Key West average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Elmer the cook is not certified

53B-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, Observed soil gaskets on chest freezer

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar

14-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen during inspection. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, beef, deli meat 49-54F in reach in cooler. Person in charge states has had unit open during rush. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Wastewater on ground from failed system. Observed wastewater on the ground around buried grease trap unit is operating with. Wastewater pools around trap when water is running in unit. Person in charge states has plumber scheduled for tomorrow. Maintenance worker addressing issue during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

28-16-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mobile food dispensing unit has bypassed wastewater tank and is utilizing buried piped grease trap in ground behind unit. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Establishment has bypassed grease trap and water tank underneath sink and piped directly into waste line and grease trap buried in the ground outside unit. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door not self closing, observed three flying insects in unit. **Warning**

35B-03-4

May 17, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher switch utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime, is soiled. Observed the small white chest reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hoods.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar.

How does Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki 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 Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmys Ocean Blue Tiki Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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