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JIMMYS OCEAN BLUE TIKI BAR

5051 US HWY 1, Key West FL 33040 · 305-923-0715

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD5453150
Grade history
JUN 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2021035872May 21, 2021Nov 19, 2021$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 5 raw fish fillets 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. Discussed and coached employee. During the inspection employee removed fish from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Elmer the cook is not certified
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar
Basic/14-01-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, Observed soil gaskets on chest freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 25, 2024□ 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.