DUFFYS STEAK AND LOBSTER HOUSE
1007 SIMONTON ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 330403107
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed *lettuce-tomato (49°F – Cold Holding)held on top of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed approximately 5 live roaches located inside of a rack with hollow tube on the end in the kitchen Expeditor area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the kitchen cutting board.
41-25-4High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment.
Intermediate 1
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
Basic 8
14-18-4Basic – Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.Front bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed exterior side of stove located next to the cook line refrigerator.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.Observed 1 dead roach on the silverware set up stored in the Expeditor area in the kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on the kitchen floor.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-4Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.End Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed Cook line stove trays soiled with old food.
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.