Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof

Zero Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walk in cooler soiled, dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Key West sits at 74, putting Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. FRLA, Oswaldo expired.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar, bottle with degreaser not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.on the east side kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-16-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Walk in cooler soiled, dust.

36-34-5

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

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

36-34-5

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored inside hand sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns soiled at outdoor bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Employee took solution to adjust. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-08-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling at cook line.

36-24-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at outdoor bar. Manager placed line at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site**

29-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof?

Across the inspection record, “walk in cooler soiled, dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof.

How does Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof 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 Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Pier / Hot Tin Roof is inspected around two times per year on average.

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