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CONCH SHACK

118 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.393.6171

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5402698
Grade history
AUG 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris accumulated on potato cutter by 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name next to mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the storage room.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the three compartment sink.
Basic/38-07-4
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit located in back room.
Basic/14-33-4
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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.