FOGARTY'S RESTAURANT BAR & BAK
227 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-7525
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand sink Located at front bar.
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Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles in disrepair, throughout the preparation kitchen.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Conch mixture (45F - Cold Holding); chicken corn cheese and cilantro (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Conch mixture (45F - Cold Holding); chicken corn cheese and cilantro (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded.
Floor tiles in disrepair, throughout the preparation kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the preparation kitchen.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 49°F inside the reach in cooler gasket soiled under the flattop. Manager added ice on top reached 20 minutes later raw shrimp 38°F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Maintenance provided it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside both ice machines.
Accumulation of debris in hand washing sink in bar area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gasket in disrepair in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area. Hood filters soiled.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Food cart blocking handwashing sink, kitchen area
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Mold like substance on walk-in cooler door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce cooler.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef less than 30 minutes, chef removed half of food from containers during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling with water sanitizer bucket.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by ice machine area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile by ice machine area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line under equipment. Also by dishwasher area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by walk in cooler entrance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Glass machine at bar not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0ppm chlorine All glasses will be washed at the main kitchen dish machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tuna over dressing in walk-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen
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.
At the bar Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink is in disrepair and is being repaired at time of inspection.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in standing water on top of oven at the end of the cook line. Manager turned stovetop on to heat water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from fryers: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated sour cream placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed sour cream in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter with four connections next to ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line oven.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of chemicals stored in dish area. Employee added labels to bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to ice machine outside of office. Manager placed chain around CO2 tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from fryers. Employee removed drink from prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in bar area next to soda machine.
Food stored on floor. Barrel of onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager placed onions on shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle at end of cook line. Manager placed tongs on top of oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles in wait station and bar area.
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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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dish room location.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Top Cover of chest freezer Rustic.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mod like Substance on most doors gaskets.
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.