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ISLAND DOGS BAR

ISLAND DOGS BAR has 4 health inspections on file for its KEY WEST location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13476431

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 13 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice bin at rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for cook line floors.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line reach in coolers.
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for oven and microwave. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in freezers throughout. Repeat Violation
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed for straws at bar and each table.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed filets of mahi thawing in container of standing water. Operator placed in to reach in cooler to properly cool. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout with grease build up. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by storage container stored inside.

7/29/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10898722

Met Inspection Standards

13 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout establishment.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables in kitchen area.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table in front of cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer in front of cook line.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exit door by office area.
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors in kitchen area, also on reach in freezers by 3 compartment sink area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of white reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink area.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of dishwasher.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being defrosted in sink. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee put running water onsite. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids in them and no labels in kitchen area.

2/26/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired since 10/1/2024

4/24/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8649972

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the walk-in cooler
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.pizza prep counter@55-58F and single door cooler@ 50F
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (55*F - Cold Holding); sauce (60*F - Cold Holding); sausage (58*F - Cold Holding)items were relocated to the walk-in cooler. As per operator these items were in unit under 4 hours.