The Bent Prop

457 Drost Drive, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Bent Prop has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on May 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so The Bent Prop trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP RAW FISH, MAHI, THAWED IN UNOPENED PACKAGE.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The bar designated handwashing sink has a glass washing brush in it

31A-11-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots , mixer, speed racks, other containers stored outside

24-07-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-13-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar handwashing sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

High Priority - Raw seared tuna over ready-to-eat food berries and dressing in stand up cooler

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade

22-02-4

Basic - Interior omicrowave has accumulation of food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-13-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over clean dish area.

35B-02-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in cold holding drawers .

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared tuna over lettuce in lift lid unit Raw beef over cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

29-37-4

Intermediate - Bar Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.

22-02-4

11-26-1

Basic - In-use ice scoop, ice buckets and ice paddle , for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

10-13-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bent Prop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bent Prop on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bent Prop?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bent Prop.

Has The Bent Prop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bent Prop have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bent Prop 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 The Bent Prop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bent Prop is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Little Palm Island

28500 Overseas Hwy.

Score: 58 — Medium Risk

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Cudjoe Key → Bar / Pub restaurants in Florida → Bar / Pub restaurants in Cudjoe Key