Inspection Report

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PICKLES PUB SANDBAR

511 GREENE ST #101 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3563524
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698982
DBPR license5428187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#20High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.chili in the walk-in cooler dated 10 -20 **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili out of date in the walk-in cooler 10-20 10 days **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food warm holding pate is soiled with grease . Sauce bottle tops have dried sauce on the caps **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar **Warning**

Warning

Basic 19

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and bread crumbs Also in the cocktail sauce in WIC **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling in dish room **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty or rack. The Dish machine racks are soiled with mold like substance and slime **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.The walk-in freezer is not freezing food but is cold holding 32-35F **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-01-4

Basic – Ice machine exterior soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawers under flat top are soiled with grease and debris Fryer cabinets are soiled with grease Dish room handwashing sink and handles are soiled Walk-in cooler door and gasket solid with mold like substance **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles, cup improperly stored on the floor **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-73-4

Basic – The Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under fryers and flat top **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic14-11-5

Basic – The handwashing sink near fryer is in poor repair, tied to the utility line with gauze. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic36-50-4

Basic – The hood system filters and grease catch attachments or fixtures are soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic33-34-4

Basic – Upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall near hand wash sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic36-24-5

Basic – damage to wall corner at opening to back area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.