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MAROONS SEAFOOD & SMOKEHOUSE LLC

1000 EATON ST, Key West FL 33040 · 3054070331

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats9
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428137
Grade history
MAR 24
JUN 24
JUN 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $120

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018007095Jan 10, 2018Mar 5, 2018$120

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
The state's own report →
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw pork stored over ready-to-eat cauliflower in stand up cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLocked by a shop vac
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sour cream located cook line area. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Plastic water of water stored directly on floor located front counter area. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by dish rack
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact bottom shelves inside reach in cooler
Basic/14-05-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5

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.