SUNSET CITY LESSEE PINEAPPLE BAR
1319 DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 Paid for during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015044074 | Sep 28, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice bin. Manager provided during inspection.
ice bin no lid. Observed ice bin behind bar missing to lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor next to handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled next to ice bin.with juice debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go utensils not inverted on top bar counter. Manager discarded during inspection.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed CHICKEN WINGS (47F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna thawed in original ROP packaging. Observed CHICKEN WINGS (47F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster salad (60F - Cold Holding)at reach cooler at cook line.
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 tuna thawed in original ROP packaging.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler cook line at 60F and not cooling properly. Chef removed all items from reach in cooler and stored in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Jul 16, 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sharla Sharkey.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine on hallway by pool.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured inside Bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Dec 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 Paid for during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by bar.
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.