HALF SHELL RAW BAR
231 MAGARET ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-7496
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023025929 | May 4, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bar area. Plastic bottles of syrup were observed being stored directly on ice for customers to consume.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice. Plastic bottles of syrup were observed being stored directly on ice for customers to consume. Located bar area..
Employee eating while preparing food.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen near dishwasher machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stone crabs (46*F - Cold Holding); butter pats (49F - Cold Holding); oysters (46 ambient *F - Cold Holding) In walk-in cooler The chef Russell turn thermostat in walk-in cooler to colder temperatures. The compressor came on immediately and ambient temperature began to drop
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar observed Frozen drink machine nozzles are soiled with mold like substance
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Peterson
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shaved ice machine and cubed ice machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal ice scoop has metal missing from front edge
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at oyster bar Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator discarded part of solution and diluted the rest with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over frying station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under triple sink at washing area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at frying station.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under triple sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding) inside prep walk in cooler next to washing area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator started to add water.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under triple sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at salad station. Operator removed the knife.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at washing area.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at prep area. Operator removed the phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cold station on cutting board. Opera removed the towel.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clams removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed container of clams at cook line missing tag.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Employee placed cloths in quaternary ammonium solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at preparation area.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker by dish washer
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. Poster was provided to operator
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. Form was provided to operator
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher machine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised manager to use the triple sink to sanitize all utensils. Manager called technician
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood greasy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area
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.