JACK FLATS
509 1/2 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 3052947955
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handler trainings expired for Lee Johnson, Jacob Carr and Alexis Aviles.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour inside the container in dry storage. Manager fixed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed some grease accumulated inside the oven.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line ( right side).
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed some mold like substance on the wall by walk in cooler and ware washing area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from the hand sink faucet at the entrance of the dry storage.
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 missing label for flour container. Manager labeled the food immediately.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed it.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop fish breading.Owner moved it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage ( open coconut water can ) on shelving next to food items. Employee discarded it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelving next to food items. Employee moved it immediately.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Coolers in front of the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food residue inside the oven.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee sent it to wash.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe a bowl used as scoop inside the panko, employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with ginger on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employee removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener was soiled, Employee washed it immediately.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
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.