JIMMY'S OCEAN BLUE ABBEY ROAD
3675 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305-293-5046
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Blue cheese in reach-in cooler across from front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020001840 | Dec 13, 2019 | Aug 21, 2020 | $300 |
| 1--2017056201 | Nov 13, 2017 | Feb 2, 2018 | $150 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food employee touch ready to eat strawberries for smoothie with bare hands. Discussed glove use with employee.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee beverage stored inside drink ice.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of sausage gravy with date mark exceeding 7 days. Observed food employee touch ready to eat strawberries for smoothie with bare hands. Discussed glove use with employee. Observed employee beverage stored inside drink ice.
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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food debris on stove.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Jaroslava and Siniolene employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on oven door handles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing tuna without hair restraint and employee preparing smoothies without hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on floor next to fryer and underneath preparation table.
Interior of oven has extremely heavy accumulation of grease and old food debris. Employee began removing debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with black substance. Employee began removing debris. Observed 1 door reach in freezer gasket soiled with slimy substance. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris on side of flat top grill.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in coolers at customer area with opened sauces and cheese.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar entrance. The maintenance man chained it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed next to the oven. The cook removed it.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer with mold like substance on it.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed open milk gallon stored in a reach in cooler located at the customer area. Refrigerator was not locked.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating in dining room then proceeded to handle clean spatula in dish area. Employee stopped to wash hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Blue cheese in reach-in cooler across from front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray stored next to teriyaki sauce at end of cook line. Employee removed fly spray.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from front counter. Deflection plate of ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cook line. Employee moved to dining room to finish eating.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill. Bottom of reach-in cooler across from ice machine. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to ice machine.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.