Seagrass

2802 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Seagrass has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from 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 12 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 12 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks inside the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies in it. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.

02C-02-5

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

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in cooler and grease under cooking equipments.

36-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by dishwasher machine.

36-27-5

Jan 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, carrots

08A-05-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seagrass last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seagrass on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Seagrass compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Seagrass most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Seagrass' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Seagrass have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Seagrass 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 Seagrass inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Seagrass is inspected around three times per year on average.

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