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ALONZO'S OYSTER BAR

ALONZO'S OYSTER BAR located in KEY WEST has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

700 Front Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Lower Duval
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13476282

  • 06-09-1: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. Observed raw diced tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored of the walk in freezer.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk soiled with food debris.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw diced tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed WC quaternary solution at 500plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with the final reading of 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900758

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken in side of drawers at cook line. Operator placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788597

  • 06-09-1: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. Observed raw tuna and mahi still inside ROP. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs, inside walk in cooler. Operator open the package. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed produce walk in cooler door in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken, crab, conch fritters stored on walk in freezer door.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at salad station. Operator provided the sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station.
  • 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soi.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with food on the floor inside walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washes it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523057

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523356

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooked line area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken and pineapple. Manager rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349185

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container at front line. Warning
  • 06-09-1: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. Observed thawed raw tuna stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Discussed proper procedures with manager. Warning
  • 16-02-4:Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at ware washing area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at preparation area. Observed containers of wakame stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mixer guard soiled with old food debris. Observed soda gun holster soiled with green substance at bar. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at dry storage area. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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. Observed thawed raw tuna stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Discussed proper procedures with manager. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Warning
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Warning