Name: PICKLES PUB SANDBAR
Address: 511 GREENE ST #101, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 1.8

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455639

16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine **Time Extended**
14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment,the food walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. All food in the walk-in coolers is being relocated to the walk-in beer cooler that is cold holding at 39F. A technician has been called to check walk-in units Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Callback inspection one of the walk-in cooler units is still not functioning correctly at 41° or below, but there is no TCS food in the unit and repaired text. Will be here today to repair it. The other walk-in unit has been repaired and is ambient temperature is 39° However there is TCS food in this unit that is 50° plus which was stop sale. **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working and has a soiled interior. No food in this unit at this time Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working . No food in this unit at this time Warning Unit has been cleaned **Time Extended**
35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area *Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area **Time Extended**
33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: That call back inspection. Some of the upstairs storage area has been cleaned and organized, but there is one area holding tools, equipment, bicycles that has not been organized. The ceiling under AC ductwork is caving in. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52*F - Cold Holding); pico (52*F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding) All food and walk-in cooler units is being relocated at time of inspection to the walk-in beer cooler that is maintaining 39F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: At callback inspection black beans 55F, bacon peppers 50F,chicken 52 F, taco ground beef 57F Still Stored in the walk-in cooler and still showing out of temperature. Stop sale issued at callback inspection. Admin Complaint
53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: The cook Kieth has current food handler training , JD has no proof of food handler training Food handler trading will be checked at next routine inspection for all employees handling food. **Time Extended**
11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10982282

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment,the food walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. All food in the walk-in coolers is being relocated to the walk-in beer cooler that is cold holding at 39F. A technician has been called to check walk-in units Warning
28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from the return Air cover in the ceiling onto the floor in bar area. This area is not open for service. Warning
13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working and has a soiled interior. No food in this unit at this time Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment in kitchen Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area Warning
10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on top of ice machine Warning
51-11-4:Basic - LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room Warning
36-34-5:Basic - The Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area Warning
33-34-4:Basic - The upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - White rice stored on floor in storage room Warning
22-08-4:Basic - microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef out of temp @47F in walk-in cooler (old freezer ) The raw Beef looked discolored and smelled foul Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52*F - Cold Holding); pico (52*F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding) All food and walk-in cooler units is being relocated at time of inspection to the walk-in beer cooler that is maintaining 39°F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in dish room handwashing sink Corrected On-Site Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
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. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and bread crumbs Also in the cocktail sauce in WIC Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dish room Warning
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty or rack. The Dish machine racks are soiled with mold like substance and slime Warning
24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Warning
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.The walk-in freezer is not freezing food but is cold holding 32-35F Warning
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
23-01-4:Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers under flat top are soiled with grease and debris Fryer cabinets are soiled with grease Dish room handwashing sink and handles are soiled Walk-in cooler door and gasket solid with mold like substance Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles, cup improperly stored on the floor Warning
36-73-4:Basic - The Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under fryers and flat top Warning
14-11-5:Basic - The handwashing sink near fryer is in poor repair, tied to the utility line with gauze. Warning
36-50-4:Basic - The hood system filters and grease catch attachments or fixtures are soiled with grease. Warning
33-34-4:Basic - Upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall near hand wash sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Warning
36-24-5:Basic - damage to wall corner at opening to back area Warning
02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.chili in the walk-in cooler dated 10 -20 Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili out of date in the walk-in cooler 10-20 10 days Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food warm holding pate is soiled with grease . Sauce bottle tops have dried sauce on the caps Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On-Site Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar Warning

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655650

22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: At callback inspection observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dish storage room has Holes in or other damage to wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Dish storage room has Holes in or other damage to wall. **Time Extended**
40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on clean dish shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Purse stored on clean dish shelving **Time Extended**
08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Ice on the freezer floor 5 gallon buckets of pickles on the floor in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish area Handwash sink is soiled with rust and corrosion . The exterior of mixer is rusting. The ice machine door is soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Dish area Handwash sink is soiled with rust and corrosion . The exterior of mixer is rusting. The ice machine door is soiled with mold like substance **Time Extended**
36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Dishroom Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and mold like substance **Time Extended**
29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368996

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8653596

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored on the floor Warning
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 mahi, grouper in walk-in cooler in ROP packaging that is not opened and is thawed.. Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Dish storage room has Holes in or other damage to wall. Warning
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on clean dish shelving. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning
10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In Dishroom Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish area Handwash sink is soiled with rust and corrosion . The exterior of mixer is rusting. The ice machine door is soiled with mold like substance. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and mold like substance Warning
24-05-4:Basic - pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over hot peppers in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP fish in unopened packaging and thawed in walk-in cooler Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese@45F in counter Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
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. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cutter attached to wall in dish room is soiled with fried on food debris. Flour storage container is soiled . Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bleach bottle Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishroom Warning
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. Warning
53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

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