Key West Bar
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
50
Score
Key West Bar appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach average 76, so Key West Bar trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0 ppm, checked sanitizer bucket, had chemical in it, checked tube, tube appeared to be pushed down and curled up and out of chemical solution. Fixed tube, primed again, tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee fixed paper towels to dispense **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menu. Employee is getting new menus made. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens restroom. Bartender put handwashing sign up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Pipe under hand sink in kitchen is broken, water draining onto floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen next to dishwasher
29-49-6
Basic - Floors in kitchen have accumulation of debris under dishwasher, hand sink, and reach in freezer.
36-73-4
50
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Dust build up on fan over hand sink, manager took down and asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
95
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeegee in hws. Manager removed
31A-11-4
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk, not date marked. Unsure when it was opened. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of soda without lid on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left over food debris on potato slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink pipe was disconnected, manager reconnected drain pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
82
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Presence of honey bees around pool table area. Operator is working in a solution. Believe the hive is in the wall.
35A-09-4
86
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not date marked. Will use milk within the next 3 days. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by ice machines.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by ice machines.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop no handle in salt and pepper container, and in sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no hand wash sign at sink by ice machines. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up on hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish being thawed in standing water. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drinks on prep tables. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested machine at 00ppm sanitzer won't run through tube. Operator is setting up triple sink for sanitizer sink. Calling eco lab to come check machine **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left over food debris on vegetable dicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning tools in hand sink in outside ice room
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish pit
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop garlic Soufflé cup to scoop salt **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit
29-49-6
52
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board cookline stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap towels at sink in outdoor ice room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At ice machine outback **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in outside ice room
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in silver cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers accumulated grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease. Scheduled for next week **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Key West Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Key West Bar on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Key West Bar?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Key West Bar.
How does Key West Bar compare to other restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach?
Key West Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Harbour Beach average of 76.
Has Key West Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Key West Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Key West 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 Key West Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Key West Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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