ONLYWOOD GRILL
725 CAROLINE ST. UNIT E, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019060203 | Nov 12, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser missing label. Employee provided label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots near dish machine not inverted. Employee inverted pots.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee restroom waste receptacle missing lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in coolers rusted.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. meatballs (55F - Cooling); cooked beef (55F - Cooling) Cooling over night in the lift lid unit
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over linch meat ham salami in walk-in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. meatballs (55F - Cooling); cooked beef (55F - Cooling) cooling over night in lift lid unit
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer not dispensing automatically at triple sink. Manager called technician and put a work order. Manager is using the dishwasher only.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with fish an beef on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed flour tortillas on the walk on freezer floor. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk-in cooler.
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Fransella Carrera Hidalgo, Abel Perez, Yordan. Martinez and Nicolas Martinez, Jerry Cebea hired over 60 days with no certificates.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Chef replenished soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kingsly Omar Grunt certification expired on 11/01/2022.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of Marinara sauce at walk in cooler not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chef picked it up. Observed oil buckets stored on the floor by dry storage area. Chef picked them up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all over establishment.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Advised employee, he corrected it
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by a wood table. Advised employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in freezer. Advised manager, he corrected it
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.