The Conch Shack

118 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Conch Shack six times, with records going back to 2023. The Conch Shack was last inspected on Jul 22, 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 four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so The Conch Shack trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA, Joseph Gutierrez and Gabriela Aguero: operator provided copies.

53B-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the storage room. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the three compartment sink.

38-07-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit located in back room.

14-33-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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 - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink too high and blocked by three compartment sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Conch Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Conch Shack on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Conch Shack?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Conch Shack.

How does The Conch Shack compare to other restaurants in Key West?

The Conch Shack most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has The Conch Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Conch Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Conch Shack 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 Conch Shack inspected?

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

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