HARPOON HARRY'S

With 3 documented inspections, HARPOON HARRY'S in KEY WEST has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

832 Caroline Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Historic Seaport
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919294

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside reach microwave walk in freezer.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor not smooth.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Food debris inside oven.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the pre table. Manager put put it inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker by mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/25/2025

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at single service storage area.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen cook line.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water inside mop sink. Operator unclogged the sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued in food prep without changing gloves. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee took off gloves, washed hand and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (70F - Cold holding); sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339680

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site