Seven Fish
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
82
Score
Seven Fish appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Seven Fish's latest score of 82 sits above the Key West average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located by the back entrance door.
29-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in preparing food
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ice cream not covered inside of the reach in freezer
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
90
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
82
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager primed machine, 50 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair and proceeded to cut onions without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and rinse onion. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee tapped knife on garbage can and proceeded to cut onion with knife. Manager had employee wash, rinse and sanitize knife, and rinse onion. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over creamer in reach-in cooler next to ice machine. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid stored on ice machine. Manager placed can of raid on shelf outside with chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth laying on top of veggie roll inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice in container in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
33
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seven Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seven Fish on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seven Fish?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seven Fish.
How does Seven Fish compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Seven Fish most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.
Has Seven Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seven Fish have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seven Fish 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 Seven Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seven Fish is inspected around three times per year on average.
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