HOGFISH BAR AND GRILL
6810 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Walk in cooler by the dish machine: mold-like growth on 6 strawberries.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the dry storage area: 2 live flies resting in a storage container with grits. Observed 9+ live flies flying around a prep table and resting on containers of pickled spice and black pepper in the ware wash area. Observed on the prep table in the ware wash area: 2 live flies on bags of bread. Observed approximately 6 live flies on clean pans and shelf above the three compartment sink. Kitchen, shelf above flip top reach in cooler: approximately 3 live flies resting on clean pan, 2 live flies on a roll of unwrapped paper towels, 2 live flies on a box of wraps, approximately 6 live flies on top of to-go containers, 3 live flies on a cord.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall by the circuit breaker.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead roach inside the three compartment sink with 2 bags of hog fish thawing, submerged under standing water.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in the kitchen, in front of the cook line: bucket with sanitizer stored on a shelf with seasonings and sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in the kitchen on a prep table in the ware wash area: can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area: observed employee throw ice from a cup into the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, cookline by the fryers **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, cookline by the fryers **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside the three compartment sink with bags of fish thawing.
08B-48-4Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed two employees prepping sauces in the dining room. Discussed with the operator: employees discarded the sauces and began to prep more sauces in the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of French fries stored on the floor nearby the fryers. Walk in cooler by the restrooms: container of salsa stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line: tongs handling on the oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in the kitchen by the cook line: a pair of tongs hanging on the garbage can with trash inside. Observed operator place tongs in the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-18-5Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knives stored inside sanitizer solution on a prep table in front of the cook line. Discussed with the employee and operator, operator placed knives inside the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all fans by the cook line soiled with dust.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed the bottom shelf of the prep table in the ware wash area with torn foil.
22-37-4Basic – Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed 1 dead roach inside the three compartment sink with 2 bags of fish thawing, submerged underneath standing water.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in the ware wash area: 2 bags of fish thawing in standing water. As per operator, placed in the three compartment sink 45 minutes before the inspection. Observed 1 dead roach inside the three compartment sink with bags of fish thawing. Operator discussed with the operator the proper methods for thawing. Observed operator discard the 2 bags of fish during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:17 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.