Pilar Bar

61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pilar Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Pilar Bar was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food-contact surface soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled . Observed paint on food containers .

22-02-4

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

16-37-1

Feb 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster is soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cookers are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of rust and residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.chlorine at 0 ppm

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine is soiled At bar Soda gun is soiled.

22-02-4

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

31B-04-4

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu.

02B-01-5

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a triple sink at the outdoor open air bar PILAR.

16-25-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pilar Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pilar Bar on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pilar Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pilar Bar.

Has Pilar Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pilar Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pilar Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pilar Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pilar Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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