CONCH SHACK
118 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.393.6171
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris accumulated on potato cutter by 3 compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name next to mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. FRLA, Joseph Gutierrez and Gabriela Aguero: operator provided copies.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the storage room.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit located in back room.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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