IRISH KEVIN'S BAR
211C DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-797-5683
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed five flying insects flying and landing on soda gun and citrus garnish at bar entrance by beer taps.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in at walk in cooler shelves with surface rust.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reaching cooler at cook line torn.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed five flying insects flying and landing on soda gun and citrus garnish at bar entrance by beer taps.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed that bar area, multiple soda, gun nozzles, soiled with a slime like substance.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in at walk in cooler shelves with surface rust.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine, number one soiled with mold like substance..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reaching cooler at cook line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reaching cooler soiled. Observed multiple soda, gun drainage, holster at bar area, soiled with slime like substance.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 30 mahi filets fully thawed in ROP.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel spray stored above dry dishes in kitchen. Operator corrected during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Observed at triple sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in chest freezer inside shrimp bag.
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 30 mahi filets fully thawed in ROP.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in warewash area. Observed in bar area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without a vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzle soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Mold li substance under triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler gasket soiled shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by triple sink.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork container not dated marked, as per employee from previous day inside walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on diced raw jalapeños container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both bathrooms.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler next to cook line.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge 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.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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.