Sloppy Joe's Bar

506 Greene St, Key West, FL 330406623

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Sloppy Joe's Bar has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean dip (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager less than two hours, manager request staff to reheat to 165°For above. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout rusted soiled AC vent over pizza station area.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station prep table.

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit by pizza station.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach-in freezer unit.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to nacho station, staff removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish fillets store above coleslaw container inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the cook line.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to salad container inside reach in cooler by the back door. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at expo area.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed on HWS by the back door.

29-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.

21-12-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker under hand washing sink by triple sink **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table. Advised manager she corrected it.

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sloppy Joe's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sloppy Joe's Bar on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sloppy Joe's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sloppy Joe's Bar.

How does Sloppy Joe's Bar compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Sloppy Joe's Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Sloppy Joe's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sloppy Joe's Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sloppy Joe's Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sloppy Joe's Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sloppy Joe's Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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