ROCKHOUSE LIVE KEYWEST
501 GREENE ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Travis as general manager of the establishment and not proof of food manager certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom marked for employees only on first floor.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original food equipment removed from bar area at first floor of the establishment.
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 employee Adam Metz hired over 60 days amped not proof of food handling training certificate.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom marked for employees only on first floor
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Travis.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed bartenders Jorge, Levi had been working more than 60 days.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Travis.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed bartenders Jorge, Levi had been working more than 60 days.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection. He was waiting for someone to send him his safestaff. Other employee on duty stated she took the training but doesn't have her card with her.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in upstairs bar soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand wash sinks in bar area downstairs. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in upstairs bar area. Person in charge replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection. He was waiting for someone to send him his safestaff. Other employee on duty stated she took the training but doesn't have her card with her.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in small bar area or at upstairs bar. Person in charge replenished soap at both hand wash sinks.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind longer bar downstairs.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing in restroom downstairs in disrepair. Garbage bag covering urinal in mens restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped sleeves of single service cups stored on floor behind upstairs bar. Person in charge removed cups to properly store.
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.