WHITE TARPON / BEL MARE
700 FRONT ST #104, Key West FL 33040 · 305-294-4902
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lemon ricotta dated 12/4 in dessert prep area reach-in cooler.
★ 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--2019017639 | Feb 25, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit, raw chicken stored over clams. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line hand sink.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500plus-400ppm). Sanitizer was diluted with a final reading of 400ppm.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with on hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at dry storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep station. Operator removed wet wiping cloth.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks in restrooms missing hand wash sign.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on precutting board across cook line.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 80°feet. Operator discard the water during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Approved variance not maintained at the food establishment. Establishment vacuum seals fish.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seals fish.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lemon ricotta dated 12/4 in dessert prep area reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); fish (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in downstairs walk-in freezer.
Approved variance not maintained at the food establishment. Establishment vacuum seals fish.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored upstairs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers. Deflector plate inside of downstairs ice machine across from the manager office.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand washing sink outside of upstairs walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line and hand washing sink in upstairs wait station.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum seals fish.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory available. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on dry storage shelf above orange peel.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in downstairs wait station.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored next to downstairs ice machine across from manager office.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spoons stored in 80F water on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on clean dish rack next to upstairs kitchen.
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.