Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ISLAND DOGS BAR

505 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3725704
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764197
DBPR license5428035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil stored inside hand wash sink near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jim, Momel.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.

#6Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed for straws at bar and each table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.