FUEL BAR KEY WEST
5450 MACDONALD AVE STE 9, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JAN 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (62 F - Cold Holding) On top of the toaster. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee placed the chicken inside the reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); manager diluted with water. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Person in charge started labeling juices.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavy sticky at prep area.
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed establishment prepares bottled juices. Person in charge started labeling juices.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan dusty by prep area. Observed reach in coolers available gaskets soiled by coffee station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed empty plastic bottles SS stored on floor by ice machine. Manager stored properly.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed 5 knives stored inside knife block by prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored near coffee machine. Manager stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Jan 12, 2026□ 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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Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a bottle of raid stored under the coffee machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (62 F - Cold Holding) On top of the toaster. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee placed the chicken inside the reach in cooler.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Person in charge placed label to juices.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not date marked.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Person in charge placed label to juices.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an EarPod stored in a storage shelf in the kitchen area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the whey protein. Employee removed it.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed establishment prepares bottled juices. Person in charge placed label to juices.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front counter and at the bathroom.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a wood knife block stored on preparation table.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of juicer soiled with old food debris across from standing reach in cooler.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed establishment packages fresh juices on site for later sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris across from standing reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in water at 79F near preparation cooler.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
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.