HOGFISH BAR AND GRILL
6810 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. observed rusted can of cranberry sauce and 2 cans of of beef broth at preparation room. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing containers, no sanitizer step. Manager discussed with employee and manager set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 and a half cases of thawed raw hogfish inside reduced oxygen packaging in standing water at preparation sink. Discussed proper procedures with manager and employee. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked wings (54F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler across from fryer area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed bags of ice over product. Observed cooked wings (48F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F – Cold Holding); raw fish (42F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for 2 hours. Manager called technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (95F – Hot Holding) as per manager for 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink at cook line. **Warning**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test kit available for dish machine and no quaternary ammonium kit available. **Warning**
Basic 9
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 1 and a half cases of thawed raw hogfish inside reduced oxygen packaging in standing water at preparation sink. Discussed proper procedures with manager and employee. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in dish machine. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer dispensing and then rinse solution. Manager called technician during inspection. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cocktail sauce stored on floor in keg walk in cooler. Manager removed product from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall located near floor at appetizer station and hole in ceiling at dish area. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women's bathroom and preparation room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Observed soda gun holster soiled with slimy substance at service bar area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated food debris at dish room near garbage can and at cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:44 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.