BOARDWALK BAR AND GRILL INC
31044 AVENUE A, Big Pine Key FL 33043 · 3057352114
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 10 rodent droppings found on top of dish machine.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Heather,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooked rice 56F, shredded lettuce 53F
Aug 19, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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In walk-in cooler Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 56F, cooked broccoli 52F, shredded lettuce 53F items were transfer to another walk-in cooler that is cold holding at 42F or below as per operator these items were in the beer cooler under 4 hours
Rodent activity present as evidenced by approximately 10 rodent droppings found on top of dish machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Dishroom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored on sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cuter blade is soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken, cooked beef,
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. Heather,
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor in kitchen French fries and sauces @ walk-in cooler and potatoes dry storage
Walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooked rice 56F, shredded lettuce 53F
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored on top of shelf in cooking line not inverted. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 walk in cooler out of service. As per employee parts to fix it have been ordered. No tcs food stored at walk in cooler at the time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken floor tiles by the ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is. Observed a Container of cooked chicken wings sitting on the garbage can in the kitchen. Instructed employee not to use garbage can to sit food on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Draining food in handwashing sink.
In dish rom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked rice, cooked pasta in walk-in cooler not date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cold holding equipment, walk in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. ALL food has been relocated to the walk-in beer cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door and gasket are in disrepair. The walkin cooler door is dragging and in disrepair..
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
May 28, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler
May 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dishroom the hand wash sink has been removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. At the triple sink the spray hose and connectors are broken and has been removed and a garden hose from outside is used to wash off dishes
May 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (45*F - Cold Holding); Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); Pork (47*F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Can opener blade soiled with food debris
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dishroom the hand wash sink has been removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Side orders of coleslaw not date marked.cole slaw was dated during inspection. As per manager it was made today.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink has no hot or running water in wait station area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. As per manager and repair receipt the walk-in cooler was repaired this morning.ambient temperature at time of inspection 45-46 F Poultry (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (45*F - Cold Holding); Fish (45*F - Cold Holding); Pork (47*F - Cold Holding)
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on lift lid cooler next to the window and beer cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. At the triple sink the spray hose and connectors are broken and has been removed and a garden hose from outside is used to wash off dishes
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed chicken and beef thawing in standing water. the manager separated the product and put beef away.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw shell eggs animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the bar the hand wash sinks have soda guns and holsters are installed in front of the handwash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Side order. Up in Parmesan cheese
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef thawing in prep sink with out running water
Aug 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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In the Walk in cooler, Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (70F - Cooling); Beef (50*F - Cold Holding); pasta (50*F - Cold Holding); brisket (50*F - Cold Holding); shells (50*F - Cold Holding); butter (49*F - Cold Holding) Technically was called, manager states they had serveral deliveries today and the door was open to the walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibbs or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
The beer cooler gasket is soiled with mold like substance
Walk-in cooler 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. Technician was called and will be here in 2 hours, also wax paper and plastic was found behind the coil in walk-in cooler.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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In the Walk in cooler, Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (70F - Cooling); Beef (50*F - Cold Holding); pasta (50*F - Cold Holding); brisket (50*F - Cold Holding); shells (50*F - Cold Holding); butter (49*F - Cold Holding) Technically was called, manager states they had serveral deliveries today and the door was open to the walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at outside hose bibbs or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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.
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.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
The beer cooler gasket is soiled with mold like substance
Uncovered food, lift top cooler is under paper towels next to handwash sink on cookline. exposed to dripping water from hands
Walk-in cooler 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. Technician was called and will be here in 2 hours, also wax paper and plastic was found behind the coil in walk-in cooler.
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.