KEY WEST POLAR BEAR H M ICE CR
247 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · (305)293-9966
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled over three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage by ice machine and near walk in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage by ice machine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no proof of manager is available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to ice machine.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage by ice machine.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottles of water outside of the walk in freezer not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter of establishment.
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