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PINCHERS CRAB SHACK OF KEY WEST (DOWNSTAIRS)

708 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3448184
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737211
DBPR license5428196

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice held at room temperature of 50 F for about 30 minutes . Person in charge moved it immediately to the cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**

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Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags with no date mark on them.

Basic 7

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dishwasher machine located at the back side of the kitchen.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive accumulation of marks on cutting boards.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water on kitchen floor.

#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer at the salad station .

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler ( salad station) .

#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures Observed walk in cooler fan is dusty..

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.