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LAGERHEADS BEACH BAR AND WATERSORTS

1 SIMONTON ST, Key West FL 33040 · 571.271.7919

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428204
Grade history
SEP 23
MAY 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 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 →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on correct procedure
Intermediate/53B-16-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at preparation area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at preparation area reach-in cooler. As per staff, made Monday. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom used by all.
Basic/32-04-4
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed white refrigerator handle with food debris buildup.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at bar and cook line area.
Basic/36-37-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved at preparation area.
Basic/14-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled under flat grill and white refrigerator gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 6 thawed grouper inside ROP packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Coached employee on proper procedures.
High priority/01B-13-4
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 6 thawed grouper inside ROP packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Basic/06-09-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage thawing at room temperature on counter across from three compartment sink. Manager moved item to reach-in cooler to continue thawing.
Basic/06-01-5

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.