PICKLES PUB SANDBAR
511 GREENE ST #101 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef out of temp @47F in walk-in cooler (old freezer ) The raw Beef looked discolored and smelled foul **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52*F – Cold Holding); Poultry (52*F – Cold Holding); pico (52*F – Cold Holding); black beans (51F – Cold Holding) All food and walk-in cooler units is being relocated at time of inspection to the walk-in beer cooler that is maintaining 39°F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in dish room handwashing sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 16
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment,the food walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. All food in the walk-in coolers is being relocated to the walk-in beer cooler that is cold holding at 39F. A technician has been called to check walk-in units **Warning**
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from the return Air cover in the ceiling onto the floor in bar area. This area is not open for service. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working and has a soiled interior. No food in this unit at this time **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment in kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on top of ice machine **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – The Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – The upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – White rice stored on floor in storage room **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.