Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HOGFISH BAR AND GRILL

6810 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3716884
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13871245
DBPR license5402752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Observed chlorine test kit available for dish machine and no quaternary ammonium kit available. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall located near floor at appetizer station and hole in ceiling at dish area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Hole in or other damage to wall located near floor at appetizer station and hole in ceiling at dish area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women's bathroom and preparation room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women's bathroom and preparation room. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated food debris at dish room near garbage can and at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Wall soiled with accumulated food debris at dish room near garbage can and at cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 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
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.