STARBOARD RESTAURANT & BAR
200 WILLIAM ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen; operator replaced during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door.
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at prep area. Operator started to clean.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine. Operator removed the scoop.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade.
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. Observe raw mahi fillets still on ROP packages.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on units at cook line.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Jun 24, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles inside hand wash sink located bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket bar area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bar area operator removed during inspection.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Food debris inside
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
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. Form was provided to operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl without handle inside sugar bucket. Manager removed it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled at front counter and kitchen area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.