HARPOON HARRY'S
832 CAROLINE ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305)294-8744
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021037819 | Apr 20, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $200 |
| 1--2017021045 | May 2, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by dishwasher.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor inside WIC.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker by mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside reach microwave walk in freezer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor not smooth.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Food debris inside oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the pre table. Manager put put it inside sanitizer bucket.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued in food prep without changing gloves. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee took off gloves, washed hand and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (70F - Cold holding); sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at single service storage area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen cook line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water inside mop sink. Operator unclogged the sink.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed utensils.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled container.
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.