IRISH KEVIN'S BAR
IRISH KEVIN'S BAR located in KEY WEST has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 5 reports on file
Duval Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Downtown
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/11/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13462354
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in chest freezer inside shrimp bag.
- 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 30 mahi filets fully thawed in ROP.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in warewash area. Observed in bar area.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 30 mahi filets fully thawed in ROP.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray stored above dry dishes in kitchen. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Observed at triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
7/15/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10919535
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside the ice machine.
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Mold li substance under triple sink.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler gasket soiled shelves with rust .
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by triple sink.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without a vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzle soiled.
8/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago
1 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on diced raw jalapeños container. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both bathrooms.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork container not dated marked, as per employee from previous day inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8473440
Met Inspection Standards4 int, 5 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
8/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8344176
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 4 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 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.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.