Ocean Grill

1075 Duval St Ste C12, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ocean Grill has been inspected 14 times since 2022. Ocean Grill was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

08A-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of bread stored on the floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.

29-49-6

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.

View 23 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed plate with crab cakes inside walk in cooler not protected, manager provided aluminum foil to protect product. **Warning**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

22-12-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Lea Fettis 02-12-26 certification expired. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at dry storage area. Also observed white cutting at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with debris next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to office. Manager provided during f inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to office. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles at cook line reach in cooler soiled with food residue. **Warning**

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at office area. **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at cook line. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted next to 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor with standing water at cook line. **Warning**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on the floor box of raw beef inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall in front of cook line. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice cooler behind bar. Manager removed, washed and stored inside container. **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris and grease at cook line. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign inside both of customers bathroom. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with food residue and grease. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. **Warning**

22-37-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment. **Warning**

36-27-5

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink located at preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink located at preparation area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink located at preparation area. **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the dining room area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the dining room area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the dining room area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the dining room area and kitchen area **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

29-34-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handlers training expired, Jean Duvain, Andrei Cosmin , Relu Turlio, and Luis Ruiz. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handlers training expired, Jean Duvain, Andrei Cosmin , Relu Turlio, and Luis Ruiz. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed all employees food handlers training expired, Jean Duvain, Andrei Cosmin , Relu Turlio, and Luis Ruiz. **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

36-36-4

36-24-5

29-49-6

14-17-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 13 or more small flies flying in the bar area near the ice bin and hand sink. Observed approximately 5 flies seen landing on top of drinking straws. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: At callback inspection observed 10 flying insects at the bar around beer taps and liquor bottles . **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Two roaches crawling on top of the preparation table in the preparation kitchen. Additionally, one roach was seen on the wall adjacent to the mop sink in the preparation kitchen, and two more were observed on the wall near the hot holding unit along the cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: At call back inspection no live roaches were observed on the prep table. 3 live roaches were observed inside the non working lift lid unit on cook line . **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

29-34-4

53B-05-5

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 17 dead roaches inside the out-of-service ice machine located in the preparation kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: At call back inspection The ice machine has been removed from the restaurant Observed one live roach inside ice bin with soda dispensers. **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed most of reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Callback inspection the hood system needs to be cleaned. Grease buildup on spray, nozzle, pipes, and drips from filters. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

29-49-6

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**

16-03-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.

View 22 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee drying their hands with a soiled, wet cloth and then proceeded to put on gloves without proper hand washing. The employee was coached on proper hand wash procedures. Following the guidance, the employee washed their hands and then properly donned gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 13 or more small flies flying in the bar area near the ice bin and hand sink. Observed approximately 5 flies seen landing on top of drinking straws.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Two roaches crawling on top of the preparation table in the preparation kitchen. Additionally, one roach was seen on the wall adjacent to the mop sink in the preparation kitchen, and two more were observed on the wall near the hot holding unit along the cooking line.

35A-05-4

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 18 rodent droppings underneath the three-compartment sink, located at preparation kitchen.

35A-04-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located underneath the hand sink located at preparation area.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food handlers training expired, Jean Duvain, Andrei Cosmin , Relu Turlio, and Luis Ruiz.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath the three compartment sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 17 dead roaches inside the out-of-service ice machine located in the preparation kitchen.

35A-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one of the ice machines located in the preparation kitchen was observed to be non-operational.

14-11-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the dining room area.

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at storage shelf above prep cooler in kitchen, bowls and plates stored not inverted for protection. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

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 tuna in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. The operator opened the packages and removed the tuna from its original packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed most of reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.

29-49-6

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed unused kitchen Equipments ( oven, ice machine, etc ) on the back kitchen.

33-34-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the cooking line area.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottled with oils in the kitchen area not properly label.

02D-01-5

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade.

22-02-4

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 - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observe under mats at walk in freezer.

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe a cooked potatoes container stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on units at cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on units at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on unit at cook line.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe at cook line.

21-09-4

Aug 14, 2024

Complaint Full

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: At Call back inspection observed in the walk-in cooler, raw fish stored over cooked vegetables **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: At call back inspection observed the Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Admin Complaint**

29-37-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Admin Complaint**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Ceiling tile missing **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in dish area on wood shelving holding pans and containers and chemicals **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: At callback inspection observed 3 dead roaches in the dish area in container on wooden shelves Observed 1 dead roach in the floor under table in dish room **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area **Time Extended**

36-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer and cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Food stored on floor in the walking cooler cooler **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at salad station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at salad station **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment that is not working , grill , reach in cooler, ice bins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment that is not working , grill , reach in cooler, ice bins. **Time Extended**

33-31-5

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: No change. **Time Extended**

22-49-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items on prep table across from cook line: cheese sauce (58F - Hot Holding); sausage (93F - Hot Holding); onions (85F - Hot Holding). Employee stated items were placed on cook line one hour prior to temperature being taken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Cook line grill: sausage 84F. **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted or protected **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: At callback no change. Time needed to invert plates. **Time Extended**

24-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken oven in establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: At callback misc equipment not in use during this inspection. (2 reach-in coolers, ice machine) **Time Extended**

33-31-5

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 27 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**

12A-20-4

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of champagne stored in drink ice at bar area **Warning**

08B-56-4

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasite destruction for tuna **Warning**

01D-01-5

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) until dishwasher is repaired establishment is to wash dishes in three compartment sink **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**

12A-19-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (98F - Hot Holding); onions (78F - Hot Holding); sausage (98F - Hot Holding), as per operator items were cooked and left out at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator began reheating items on the grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature as per operator eggs were out for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bottle of champagne stored in drink ice at bar area **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed pan seared tuna not identified with consumer advisory **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Adan with no proof of food handler training. Has been employed for approximately 6 months. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink observed water at hand wash sink in employee bathroom reach 80F for 2 minutes **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken oven in establishment **Warning**

33-31-5

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

32-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted or protected **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees cooking food with no hair restraint **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching panko **Warning**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation Observed front door left open with no protective barrier **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Soiled floors at bar area **Warning**

36-10-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator moved to reach in cooler to thaw **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout establishment **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of rice, flour, oil with no label **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Opener soiled, cutting board soiled at kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler creams, soups, Mac and cheese stored with more than 24 not labeled.

02C-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.

14-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with vegetables store on walk in cooler floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

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

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knives At cook line.

10-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Grill on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Grill?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ocean Grill.

How does Ocean Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Ocean Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Ocean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ocean Grill 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 Ocean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.

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