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OCEAN GRILL

1075 DUVAL ST STE C12 · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3728798
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13892572
DBPR license5401976

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at fliptop workstation, mixed greens and baby arugula, stored in to go bags. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: All food has been removed from lift lid units non food grade bags Not observed at callback inspection. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches crawling on the handwashing sink at warewashing area. Observed eight live roaches crawling on the floor under dishwasher at warewashing area. Observed one live roach crawling on glassware at warewashing area. Observed three live roaches crawling on the wall and on shelf where plates and metal cook pans are stored. Observed one live roach crawling on reach in lowboy at cook line where food is prepared. Observed in reach in cooler cooler at cook line 2 live roaches crawling on gasket. Observed two live roaches, crawling on table slicer at prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: At callback inspection observed 3 live roaches on the wall in dish area around door way. Observed 2 live roaches on the wall near handwashing sink . Observed one live roaches crawling on containers over triple sink until repairs. Observed 3 dead roaches inside lift lid unit on cook line . Observed one live roach crawling on lift lid unit on cook line **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at cook line fliptop raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); crab cake (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding), as per employee there since the previous night. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: Observed there is no food stored in lift lid cold holding units on cook line **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line fliptop raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); crab cake (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding), as per employee there since the previous night. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: Observed there is no food stored in lift lid cold holding units on cook line **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe my sink with no vacuum breaker at prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: At callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe sink with no vacuum breaker at prep area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at entrance to women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at entrance to women's bathroom. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-2

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 at cook line flip top, mahi thawed original ROP packaging. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: At callback inspection in the walk-in cooler observed ROP raw tuna thawed in the packaging. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler /Reach-in freezer/ Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Surgeon interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-26: At callback inspection Reach-in cooler /Reach-in freezer/ Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.