PILAR BAR
61 HAWKS CAY BLVD, Duck Key FL 33050 · 305-743-7000
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled. Observed paint on food containers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Glass machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar the Frozen drink nozzle is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing utensils
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster is soiled
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Buildup of rust and residue on equipment door handles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cookers are soiled
Jun 4, 2024□ 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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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of dishmachine is soiled with debris.
Ceiling tile missing above dish machine
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Bar tender washed hands in triple sink.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the kitchen next to ice machine the handwash sink is blocked by a ladder,broom and maintenance equipment Cookline handwash sink is blocked by chairs.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink 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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of dishmachine is soiled with debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice, Observed a plastic cup in ice bin at the bar.
Ceiling tile missing above dish machine
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Bar reach in cooler doors and stainless tops are rusting,
Kitchen Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen and bar are soiled. Exterior of cold holding units are soiled with dust and debris.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment, furniture dishes, freezer, boxes signs, maintenance equipment stored in the kitchen
Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed a triple sink in the open air bar. Observed plastic containers in triple sink
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.chlorine at 0 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine is soiled At bar Soda gun is soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.