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GEIGER KEY FISH CAMP

5 GEIGER RD., Key West FL 33040 · (305)294-1230

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats151
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5400170
Grade history
JUL 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor in front of walk in cooler door.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $680

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025043347Apr 7, 2025Jul 14, 2025$400
1--2016010241Jan 25, 2016Mar 30, 2016$280

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at cook line RIC.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) As per person in charge, 2 hours. Product was moved to a colder unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice buckets soiled and shelves in WIC. Person in charge took ice buckets to be cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at cook line RIC. Coached staff on correct procedure. Packs were disposed of.
Basic/06-09-2/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board to left of steam table.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of white chest freezer in disrepair across from WIF.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cap are area near big ice bucket.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp on floor at WIF and boxes of Caesar salad dressing on floor of WIC.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer across from WIF.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 86F. Utensils were removed to be cleaned.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled at kitchen area, and door of WIC.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at RIC next to HWS at cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dishwashing machine area.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of panko, flour, and sugar not labeled at preparation area.
Basic/02D-01-5
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May 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Observed 1 thawed ROP of cut raw tuna inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached person in charge.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached person in charge. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area. Time Extended
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler. Discussed with manager and provided hand out.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Observed 1 thawed ROP of cut raw tuna inside walk in cooler. Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of keg walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Observed standing water on floor in front of keg walk in cooler. Time Extended
Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris. Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near hand sink at cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near hand sink at cook line. Time Extended
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Also observed sanitizer cycle takes place before rinse cycle.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle soiled dishes at dish area and then began touching clean plates on shelf. Manager coached employee.
High priority/12A-02-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (67F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed product in walk in cooler. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager removed lid from product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at dish area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached person in charge.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 packages of thawed raw tuna inside ROP at walk in cooler. Discussed with manager and provided hand out.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of keg walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler near hand sink at cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (50 F - Cooling); conch fritters (52 F - Cooling)inside the walk freezer. Food was date marked on 8/17/25. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50 F - Cooling); conch fritters (52 F - Cooling)inside the walk cooler. Food was date marked on 8/17/25. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50 F - Cooling); conch fritters (52 F - Cooling)inside the walk cooler. Food was date marked on 8/17/25. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Manager removed it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 92°F in the grill.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Employee cleaned them.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage stored inside reach in freezer. Manager removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed several food inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered them.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink by the dishwasher machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies inside walk in cooler. Also 2 live flies in ware washing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Observed 1 live fly inside walk in cooler. Also 2 live flies in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (62 cold holding); lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); (); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding); burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); octopus (60F - Cold Holding). In walk in cooler. Also blue cheese (61F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed food items under ice bag, while they waiting for technicians.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Observed shrimp (63 F - cold holding) boiled eggs ( 62F cold holding) ham (60 F cold holding).cheese (64F cold holding) inside the reach in cooler by the front line. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 AM . Stop sale was issued. Admin Complaint
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient thermometer stuck on 41F.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient thermometer stuck on 27 F. Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front line. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the electric panel.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Hole in or other damage to wall. By the electric panel. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Time Extended
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Most prep tables bottom shelves in the kitchen.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Most prep tables bottom shelves in the kitchen. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2025 · Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies inside walk in cooler. Also 2 live flies in ware washing area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor in front of walk in cooler door.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (62 cold holding); lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49°F - Cold Holding); (); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); milk (60F - Cold Holding); burger patties (56F - Cold Holding); octopus (60F - Cold Holding). In walk in cooler. Also blue cheese (61F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); shrimp (62F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. For less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed food items under ice bag, while they waiting for technicians.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ambient thermometer stuck on 41F.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cases of Water on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it,
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. By the electric panel.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Most prep tables bottom shelves in the kitchen.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (115F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. Cook placed containers on flat top grill to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at dry storage area and ware washing area. Employee began removing substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside standing reach in cooler across from ware washing area.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bread crumbs inside container. Manager rearranged scoop handle.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at bar.
Basic/23-03-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar.
Basic/29-17-4
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 lift lid units on cookline are not cold holding at 41F.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · The reach-in units were checked and a thermostat is need for one unit . And the other unit is being replaced. The units has been ordered. Ice is used at time of inspection to help cold holding at 41F or below. Time Extended
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. scallops (56*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (57*F - Cold Holding); breaded oysters (58F - Cold Holding); Fish (56F - Cold Holding) As per the manager Alex the food was not in this unit out of temp more than 4 hours. All TCS items relocated to walk-in unit.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 lift lid units on cookline are not cold holding at 41F.
Basic/14-74-7
Ice machine machine exterior soiled.
Basic/23-01-4

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.