HURRICANE HOLE
5130 OVERSEAS HWY · 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 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of beer stored inside ice used for drinks at the bar area, operator discarded ice.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying around the kitchen area. Observed 1 live fly on top of cut onions stored at the cook line, operator discarded onions. Observed 2 live flies inside a container with panko located in the kitchen area, operator discarded food.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside a sugar container located in the prep area, operator discarded sugar.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach inside a sugar container, operator discarded sugar. Observed 1 live fly on top of cut onions, operator discarded onions. Observed 2 live flies inside a container with panko, operator discarded food. Observed bottles of beer stored inside ice used for drinks at the bar area, operator discarded ice.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45F – Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler as per operator less than 1 hour, operator open walk in freezer door to cool down food. cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beans and corn (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw burgers (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours due to the rush time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauté mushrooms (114F – Hot Holding) on top of steam table as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator placed food in the oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside the hand sink located at the bar area, operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a reach in cooler stored in the hallway located outside the kitchen by the ice machine, this area is not fully enclosed, this reach in cooler has sauces inside.
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in the dishwasher area. Observed a hole in ceiling in the dry storage area.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand sink located by the office with broken faucet. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken, reach in cooler located across from stoves in the kitchen area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area, prep area and front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed a reach in cooler stored in the hallway located outside the kitchen by the ice machine, this area is not fully enclosed, this reach in cooler has sauces inside.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over broken in the dishwasher area.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located across from the stoves in the kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located in the kitchen area by the cook line table.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the waitress station, operator placed utensils in the dishwasher machine. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, hand sink located at the bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:10 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.