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OCEAN GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3345767
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8365027
DBPR license5401976

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches in non working oven in middle of cookline. Operator killed and discarded roaches and cleaned area. Operator stated he will call pest control to be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish sink hangs lower than flood rim of sink.

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance hanging on shelf next to maple syrup next to ice machine. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cookline soiled/ stained.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to mop sink and also no paper towels at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks.. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had all staff fill out that were on duty fill out form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior bin of ice machine in prep area and deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Operator had employee start to clean during this inspection . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in warewashing area missing.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on clean storage shelf in prep area not inverted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from oven on cookline torn.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughput kitchen, prep, cookline and warewashing areas unsealed concrete.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.