POOL BAR & GRILL
430 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305.296.2991
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put new gloves with no wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face with gloves and not discarded when soiled.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a bag with raw chicken tenders stored same container with pasta at reach in freezer by cook line.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not dated at reach in cooler by entrance. Employee labeled.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs and smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above entrance kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting boards by prep area back kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under dishwasher area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by bar hand sink.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (59F Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for more than 4hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (59F Cold Holding) at reach in cooler held for more than 4hrs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hat on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen and at bar area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Instructed operator to set up the three compartment sink with quaternary solution.
Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 8 live flies flying above the mop sink located next to dishwasher machine
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground beef over fish in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles underneath of preparations table next to plastic containers.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed avocado box on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by ice machine.
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.