Off the Hook Grill Key West

920 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

High Risk

Off the Hook Grill Key West has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Off the Hook Grill Key West's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep area, employee took to dishwasher to get it clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice bucket stored inside hand sink by ware washing area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

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. Observed an open milk container opened not dated stored inside walk in cooler. As per person in charge opened two days prior. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed by prep area near freezers.

24-18-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with pickles and a container with ginger stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by freezers near mop sink. Person in charge stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans cover for walk in cooler dusty.

23-03-4

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-5

Dec 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. Emailed Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events to operator.

11-27-4

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. Emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic clean container.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Off the Hook Grill Key West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Off the Hook Grill Key West on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Off the Hook Grill Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Off the Hook Grill Key West most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Off the Hook Grill Key West's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Off the Hook Grill Key West have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Off the Hook Grill Key West 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 Off the Hook Grill Key West inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Off the Hook Grill Key West is inspected around two times per year on average.

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