Pool Bar & Grill

430 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Other
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Pool Bar & Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Pool Bar & Grill's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (59F Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for more than 4hrs.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (59F Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for more than 4hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen and at bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
21-12-4
45
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: 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 machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground beef over fish in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles underneath of preparations table next to plastic containers. **Warning**
41-10-4
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 machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed avocado box on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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.
11-26-1
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pool Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pool Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pool Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Pool Bar & Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Pool Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pool Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pool Bar & Grill 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 Pool Bar & Grill inspected?

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