PICKLES PUB SANDBAR
511 GREENE ST #101 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly steak beef stored over raw coconut shrimp inside standing reach in freezer across from cook line.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw ground beef burger then continued to handle clean equipment, grab walk in cooler handle, and clean basket without changing gloves and washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (51F – Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F – Cold Holding) at pizza prep area, as per operator for one hour. Operator added ice to products for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 18
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on handles of reach in coolers in kitchen.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large carbon dioxide tanks not secured in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling heavily dusty above front bar area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, not in use, next to fryers. Observed pizza prep cooler lid in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front bar and wait station area near soda fountain.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cook line heavily soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall in dish area near dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice bin next to soda machine.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at both hand sinks in kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups and napkins stored on floor in dry storage room across from dish area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line and at hand sink near cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:15 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
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.