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MATT'S STOCK ISLAND KITCHEN AND BAR

7001 SHRIMP RD, Key West FL 33040

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428324
Grade history
APR 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) over ice bath at cook line. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Employee added ice to surrounding containers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old debris. Employee washed it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Cooked moved them.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old debris on oven.
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed commercially processed cooked clams thawing in standing water. Employee open the cold running water immediately.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over RTE mix greens at walk in cooler. Manager stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards soiled across cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand sink front counter server station.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by soda station. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by soda station. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled by three compartment sink. Manager labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling missing above dishwasher machine.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty above ice machine.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls stored in dry storage rack not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
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 by server area. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container,salt container and squeeze bottle of oil not labeled by prep area near bread warmer. Manager labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) over ice bath at cook line. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Employee added ice to surrounding containers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400 plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with water. Final reading, 200ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400 plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading 200ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at expo area. Employee replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area covered with standing water. Observed at dry storage area.
Basic/36-22-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Coached employee.
Basic/24-17-4
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu, establishment offers yellowfin tuna tartare, beef carpaccio, raw oysters, and seafood tower ( raw oysters, ceviche, tuna tartare), and eggs any style. Operator marked all items on each menu during the inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with the Oyster Advisory. Operator posted the sign.
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Servers station. Provided the hand washing sign to the operator.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above cooked macaroni and cheese.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink station: tea container blocking the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Drink station.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Servers station.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.