The Docks Stock Island
6840 Front St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428448
What drove the grade
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection4 intermediate, 9 basic (1 repeat)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 18, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at HWS at bar area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed plastic spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at kitchen area.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Observed staff not knowing correct chlorine concentration at 3CS. Coached staff on correct concentration.
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed white plastic container of flour not labeled across from WIC.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed mozzarella sticks not covered inside white chest freezer at kitchen.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed scoops handle in contact with ice at bar area. Scoops were correctly placed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed bowl with no handle used as scoop for flour across from WIC.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed at cutting board across cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed at WIC shelves.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed larger ice machine soiled inside at kitchen area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at HWS sink next to cook line and 3CS.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
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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.