HURRICANE HOLE
Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida, 33040
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812271
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed accumulation of grease on them . **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed fries (61/59F - Cooling) covered it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Not cooling process at the time of the inspection.
Inspection Date: 4/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844823
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F, located across the cook line. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By three compartment sink. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In standing water at 102°F. Operator reheated at 135°F or above Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); ceviche (44F - Cold Holding); black beans (53F - Cold Holding); conch ceviche (44F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator open the walk in freezer door while the technician arrive. Also observed corn/beans salad (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (59F - Cold Holding); arugula (60F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed fries (61/59F - Cooling) covered it. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the cook line, soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 7/31/2024
- 36-51-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed 1 walk in cooler fan cover missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed 1 walk in cooler fan cover missing. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at expo area soiled with dust. Observed ceiling near dish machine soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed ceiling vent at expo area soiled with dust. Observed ceiling near dish machine soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near sink at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near sink at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with slimy substance at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed soda gun holster soiled with slimy substance at bar. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler vent covers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected near sink at ware washing area missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed hose connected near sink at ware washing area missing vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**