BOAT HOUSE KEY WEST
231-A MARGARET ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-304-1496
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016016286 | Feb 26, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line RAW FISH (48F - Cold Holding); LOBSTER TAIL (48F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an opener blade at prep area soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots on shelf across from walk-in not inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers and storage shelf, wet nesting.
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Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler two cases of broccoli stored on the floor. Employee placed items on shelf. Observed at second walk in cooler two plastic trays of fish stored on the floor. Employee placed on shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked mushrooms at walk in cooler not covered.
Aug 13, 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted. Employee stored them in a protected manner.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container with vegetable on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager put it on top of the shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
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. Observed hood filters soiled.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly rearranged by cooking temperatures.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for all employees expired on 10/2024. Lilian, Erick, Ramiro, Francisco, phoebe, Aura, Marylin, Juan.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside middle walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored hanging from trash can.operator removed and placed inside dish machine for proper washing.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 104 at kitchen. Operator turned on stove to reheat water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Advised chef, he corrected it
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. Form was provided to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 bags with unwashed vegetables on the floor inside walk in cooler. Advised chef, he corrected it
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system greasy
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled.
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.