BEACH BAR & GRILL
1 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 469-624-3001
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line French fries (53F - Cold Holding), sweet potatoes (56F - Cold Holding) operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line 2 pounds of yellow fin tuna defrosted in ROP packaging. Person in charge discarded tuna during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line French fries (53F - Cold Holding), sweet potatoes (56F - Cold Holding) operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink across from ware wash area. Person in charge provided paper towel during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in interior of ice machine at server station.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
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. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line 2 pounds of yellow fin tuna defrosted in ROP packaging. Person in charge discarded tuna during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee container on preparation table across from fry station. Person in charge discarded employee drink during time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line with door in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler across from cook line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease accumulation on floor behind and under kitchen equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board across from fryer station in kitchen. Person in charge removed towel during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior shelves soiled through out kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from vertical freezer to the left of cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed accumulation of grease at hood system at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease throughout kitchen area.
May 27, 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
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on walk in freezer floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large slicer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the drink station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the main kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler by the drink station: gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen
Reach-in cooler, walk in coolers, and walk in freezers shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Kitchen and bar area.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Main kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By ice machine at main kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line main kitchen.
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.