HURRICANE HOLE
5130 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked wings at reach in cooler across fryers. Employee stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20+ rodent droppings on floor near reach in cooler containing sauces next to the liquor storage room. Employee removed droppings and sanitized area.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener heavily soiled.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.
Basic 9
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing near reach in cooler containing sauces next to liquor storage room.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in the kitchen and ware washing area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled with food debris.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at prep sink near the dishwasher.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers stacked together above preparation sink not properly air dried.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cove molding box of breads stored under dripping water from ac at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings at walk in cooler not covered. Manager cover product at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in some areas in the kitchen behind equipment. Also observed wall near dishwasher soiled with black substance.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under handwash sink near office.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.