Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
55
Score
Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on correct procedure
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at preparation area reach-in cooler. As per staff, made Monday. Coached staff on correct procedure.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom used by all.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed white refrigerator handle with food debris buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at bar and cook line area.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled under flat grill and white refrigerator gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 thawed grouper inside ROP packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Coached employee on proper procedures.
01B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 thawed grouper inside ROP packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Coached employee on proper procedures.
06-09-1
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature on counter across from three compartment sink. Manager moved item to reach-in cooler to continue thawing.
06-01-5
78
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler with mango salsa (56F - Cold Holding); Raw shell eggs Ambient temperature (54.9F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Cut cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Salsa (57F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding). Took Ambient temperature of cooler at 54.9F. Employee stated all food was made fresh and placed in cooler at 10:00am. Employee placed ice on the top of flip top cooler and will remove all TCS foods to another cooler. Observed reach in cooler under grill with Ambient temperature of 57F took later and was 65F. Cooler has mango salsa (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Cut cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Salsa (57F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions regarding Food Allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens.
53A-15-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secure next to ice bin.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located under grill with torn door gasket.
14-11-5
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge inside hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed liquid butter and mojo bottles not labeled with common name next to flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts.
How does Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts 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 Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lagerheads Beach Bar and Watersorts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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