ISLAND DOGS BAR
505 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-509-7136
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired since 10/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 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 →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil stored inside hand wash sink near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection.
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. Jim, Momel.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed for straws at bar and each table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gray (57F - Cooling); key lime pie (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler location at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gray (57F - Cooling); key lime pie (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler location at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.
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. Observed reach in cooler running at 54 F. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in the flip top reach in cooler.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by storage container stored inside.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice bin at rear of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for cook line floors.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line reach in coolers.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for oven and microwave.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in freezers throughout.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed for straws at bar and each table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed filets of mahi thawing in container of standing water. Operator placed in to reach in cooler to properly cool.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout with grease build up.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables in kitchen area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table in front of cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer in front of cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exit door by office area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the interior of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors in kitchen area, also on reach in freezers by 3 compartment sink area.
Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of white reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being defrosted in sink. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee put running water onsite.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids in them and no labels in kitchen area.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired since 10/1/2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (55*F - Cold Holding); sauce (60*F - Cold Holding); sausage (58*F - Cold Holding)items were relocated to the walk-in cooler. As per operator these items were in unit under 4 hours.
Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the walk-in cooler
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.pizza prep counter@55-58F and single door cooler@ 50F
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.