STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE
1007 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop brown sugar. Sugar. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan. 1 out 1 missing Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make table
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Lines to dishwasher in wrong chemicals Switched 75ppm Dishwasher at bar 0 ppm. Not pulling sanitizer. Will call rep and wash in other dishwasher Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Opened yesterday Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ryan, Lexi, Jennifer, Nicole and Drew Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour Cup used to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door bottom
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers Walk in freezer
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan. Missing
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breading Sugar Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Will call for repair eco lab. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn nozzle bar 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. Cooked lobster and cooked meatballs. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joey
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents over walkway soiled with accumulated dust. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle at hand wash sink on cookline broken
- 23-03-4:Basic - Gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled with food debris
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar and on prep line
- 10-17-4:Basic - knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator called eco lab Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, ber blanc and bernaise added to time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
13
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In mop sink room
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife sharpener stones
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On dry storage rack
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Jugs of oil stored on floor.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans
- 23-03-4:Basic - Soda gun holster at the bar soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over with ready-to-eat cheese.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dry storage heavily soiled with dust, dirt and cobwebs where canned food products are stored.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour container.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 20 plus Live, small flying insects in bar area around hand sink.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in cooler drawers - not all products commercially packaged. In the cook line cooler drawer raw lobster over cooked grits and crab cakes. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Escargot ambient cooling over night
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half n half 50F manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Escargot open last night and placed in cooler overnight
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By coffee station
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Interior of large ice machine soiled.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rebecca and Mark
- 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. Provided a copy to manager
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on chemical rack Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 27 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 13 basic).