Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OCEAN GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3791080
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13958346
DBPR license5401976

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 4, 2026
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#14High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began scooping ice and making drink to serve to customers without first washing her hands. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray stored at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over bread at walk in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling under the dishwasher. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall above the clean plates near dishwasher. Also observed 6 live roaches crawling on clean metal containers at shelves near handwash sink in the kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling on black tray to carry food to customers in the kitchen. Observed approximately 10+ live roaches crawling inside of the oven at cook line on the right side with food cook on top. Also observed 7+ live roaches crawling inside of oven on the left at cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on prep table where container of oil is stored. Observed 1 live roach crawling on cutting board under toaster in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage (58F – Hot Holding) at room temperature near flat grill, as per operator for less than 2 hours. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority23-02-4

High Priority – Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required. Observed at triple sink near office. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee trainings missing date of birth. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate35A-24-5

Intermediate – Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed 1 live chicken walking inside of interior dining room. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed In front of ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed carrots, cabbage exposed to splash inside of the walk in cooler in the garage. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of potatoes stored directly on floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed little holes on wall near the dishwasher. Also observed near toaster. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryers heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cabbage stored over cook potatoes inside of walk in cooler in the garage. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed potato slicer some wall near the cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed inside of the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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
2 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.