HOGFISH BAR AND GRILL
6810 FRONT ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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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
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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.