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THE DOCKS STOCK ISLAND

6840 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3749989
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788491
DBPR license5428448

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#11Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff not knowing correct chlorine concentration at 3CS. Coached staff on correct concentration.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at bar area.

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at kitchen area.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed larger ice machine soiled inside at kitchen area.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used as scoop for flour across from WIC.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across cook line.

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoops handle in contact with ice at bar area. Scoops were correctly placed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS sink next to cook line and 3CS.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks not covered inside white chest freezer at kitchen.

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at WIC shelves.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white plastic container of flour not labeled across from WIC.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.