Key West Bar
2286 Hwy A1A, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 · Permanent Food Service · License 1502684
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic-14
- Extension granted on Sep 11Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 11, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
More time given
- First visitSep 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In make line reach-in cooler cut lettuce (52°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); salsa (50°F - Cold Holding); wings (50°F - Cold Holding); slaw (50°F - Cold Holding)
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kelly
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
Code 25, Single-service items: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
On bar tops
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Each behind bar
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.