ISLAND SHACK
218 DUVAL ST 101, Key West FL 33040 · 305.780.1430
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw chicken. Manager removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes of cups blocking handwashing sink. Managed removed during inspection.
Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Discussed and provided email handout.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed and provided operator email handout.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler next to fryer. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to reach in freezer to cooling down temperature.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scooter and garbage bags blocking HWS.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet on 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor on hallway.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at HWS.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins case stored on floor by bathroom. Also observed a case of Togo cups
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed honey container not labeled with common name.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior front door has a gap at the top of doorway that opens to the outside. Air curtain is not operational and is required by plan review on existing approve plans from previous owner.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.