Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BEACH BAR & GRILL

1 DUVAL 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 number3765235
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13873287
DBPR license5401193

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in reach in cooler across from cook line 2 pounds of yellow fin tuna defrosted in ROP packaging. Person in charge discarded tuna during time of inspection.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line French fries (53F – Cold Holding), sweet potatoes (56F – Cold Holding) operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink across from ware wash area. Person in charge provided paper towel during time of inspection.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in interior of ice machine at server station.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – 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 in reach in cooler across from cook line 2 pounds of yellow fin tuna defrosted in ROP packaging. Person in charge discarded tuna during time of inspection.

Stop Sale
#4Basic14-09-4

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

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee container on preparation table across from fry station. Person in charge discarded employee drink during time of inspection.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line with door in disrepair.

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler across from cook line.

#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease accumulation on floor behind and under kitchen equipment.

#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board across from fryer station in kitchen. Person in charge removed towel during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior shelves soiled through out kitchen area.

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from vertical freezer to the left of cook line.

#13Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed accumulation of grease at hood system at cook line.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease throughout kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.