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S M ONLYWOOD

1401 SIMONTON ST, Key West FL 33040 · 9739140352

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428049
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 tuna filet thawed in ROP. Inspector provided handout to operator.
High priority/01B-13-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed repellent on dry food racks. Operator removed during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food shelves.
Intermediate/22-31-4
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at waiter station.
Basic/36-36-4
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. See stop sale. Observed 2 tuna filet thawed in ROP.
Basic/06-09-2
Food stored on floor. Observed pasta sauce in walk in cooler on floor, observed cases of seafood on floor in walk in freezer.b
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between cooler and table across cook line. Operator removed items.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in warewash.
Basic/38-01-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour; no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container inside of the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By dishwasher
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water on the storage area floor. Employee stored box on the storage shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall at the prep table outlet.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
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. Observed fish on the thawing process in a TOP bags manager opened the bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks from clean equipment to soiled item and back to work without hand washing or changing gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area a box with pasta. Chef removed the box and placed it on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By ice machine.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler, reach-in cooler across from stove, and reach-in cooler on front service line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Mar 6, 2024 · Gasket on walk-in-cooler, reach-in cooler across from stove, and reach-in cooler on front service line are torn. Time Extended
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);operator primed machine a few times and ran a couple of cycles and was unable to get proper minimum strength of chlorine. Operator set up triple sink and will sanitize dishes in triple sink until dish machine is working properly
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Risotto cooked 12/3 not consumed within 7 days-Stop Sale
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bleu cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near dry food storage area. Operator stated items stayed in reach-in cooler overnight and unsure when reach-in cooler stopped being able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Stop Sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bleu cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near dry food storage area. Operator stated items stayed in reach-in cooler overnight and unsure when reach-in cooler stopped being able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Stop Sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream opened Sunday per operator not date marked. Operator date marked heavy cream.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area soiled/ stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler near dry food storage area unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 50F. Observed standing water in tray in back of equipment and torn gasket on door. Operator removed TCS foods from reach-in cooler to nearby cooler
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler, reach-in cooler across from stove, and reach-in cooler on front service line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance stored on shelf below prep area removed from original container not labeled. Operator labeled container of salt.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.