Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar

1319 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Key West average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sharla Sharkey.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured inside Bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine on hallway by pool.
22-20-5
70
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 Paid for during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by bar.
51-11-4
74
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in counter in bar area.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket full of ice stored on floor next to ice dispenser. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor next to ice dispenser. Employee rearranged properly during. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to ice dispenser.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Employee proceeded to clean during inspection.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit next to dishwasher machine.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar.

How does Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sunset City Lessee Pineapple 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 Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset City Lessee Pineapple Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.