B.O.'S FISH WAGON
801 CAROLINE ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.294.9272
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 10-01-2025. Establishment open at time of inspection serving customers food with an expired license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022008893 | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 2, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler shelves gasket soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink.
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 10-01-2025. Establishment open at time of inspection serving customers food with an expired license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener heavily rusted and soiled by prep area near ware washing area. Observed cutting boards soiled across three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker stored on top of hand sink by ware washing area. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by ware washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no sign at hand sink bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions not dated at reach in cooler by ware washing area. As per employee prepared day prior. Employee labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan dusty by ware washing.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled above steam table.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Under handwashing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener rusted.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling in disrepair in the restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. In dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water inside reach in cooler.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back area hand washing sink. Managed put a a new roll
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two reach in cooler in poor repair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed three doors cooler with heavy soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on three doors cooler.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed fresh cut potatoes fries stored at cooking line at 71F. As per operator fries was cut and placed at cooking line 1 hour before the inspection. Discussed and coached operator and provided printed form.
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. Observed 2 reach in cooler out of service, no tcs food stored inside. As per operator part has been ordered.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in cooking area is not working. Small amounts of Food are on ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. During the inspection operator placed the ice scoop correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler in cook area is not working. Small amounts of Food are on ice.
Jun 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.ice in handwash sink
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. As per owner all but 1 employee are newly hired. Codalys
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler in cook area is not working. Small amounts of Food are on ice.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. InBathroom used by employees
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.