Celtic Conch Public House LLC
528 Front St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428418
What drove the grade
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed two cans of raid near back storage area. Operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed chlorine test kit for three compartment sink expired 07/22.
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed two sets of tongs stored on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed two white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer on door.
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.