SUNSET PIER / HOT TIN ROOF
ZERO DUVAL ST, Key West FL 33040 · 2967701
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 1 hour. Operator removed products and placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at cook line.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of fried basil at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cut vegetables inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 1 hour. Operator removed products and placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb at mop sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for raw shell eggs and hollandaise sauce with no written procedures. Provided operator with handout via email.
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 raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator began to open packages.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler, not in use.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table across cook line. Operator properly placed bucket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of broken reach in cooler.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine next to walk in coolers.
Jul 22, 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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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. FRLA, Oswaldo expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar, bottle with degreaser not labeled.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.on the east side kitchen.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Walk in cooler soiled, dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling clean pot without washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish Ceviche not marked as raw item on Menu.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside coffee container in kitchen. Operator removed it.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor.
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.