FOGARTY'S RESTAURANT BAR & BAK
227 Duval Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Lower Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Mold like substance on walk-in cooler door.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce cooler.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Food cart blocking handwashing sink, kitchen area
- 11-26-1: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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by ice machine area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile by ice machine area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line under equipment. Also by dishwasher area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by walk in cooler entrance. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef less than 30 minutes, chef removed half of food from containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling with water sanitizer bucket.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-18-4:Basic - At the bar Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink is in disrepair and is being repaired at time of inspection.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Glass machine at bar not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0ppm chlorine All glasses will be washed at the main kitchen dish machine **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tuna over dressing in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to ice machine outside of office. Manager placed chain around CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from fryers. Employee removed drink from prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in bar area next to soda machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Barrel of onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager placed onions on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle at end of cook line. Manager placed tongs on top of oven Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles in wait station and bar area. Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in standing water on top of oven at the end of the cook line. Manager turned stovetop on to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from fryers: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated sour cream placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed sour cream in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter with four connections next to ice machine.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line oven.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of chemicals stored in dish area. Employee added labels to bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dish room location.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top Cover of chest freezer Rustic.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mod like Substance on most doors gaskets.
- 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).