PIRATES COVE
617 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to sliced tomatoes. Without first washing hands.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (47F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near mop sink. Since the day prior.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (47F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near mop sink. Since the day prior.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato slicer heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed frying baskets heavily soiled with old food debris.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at stand up reach in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near mop sink.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in the kitchen.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of foam plates store directly on the floor near flat chest freezer.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at vegetable reach in cooler.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.