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HURRICANE HOLE

5130 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3467105
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8844417
DBPR license5427992

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected near sink at ware washing area missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed hose connected near sink at ware washing area missing vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed 1 walk in cooler fan cover missing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed 1 walk in cooler fan cover missing. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent at expo area soiled with dust. Observed ceiling near dish machine soiled with black substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed ceiling vent at expo area soiled with dust. Observed ceiling near dish machine soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near sink at ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near sink at ware washing area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled with slimy substance at bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed soda gun holster soiled with slimy substance at bar. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler vent covers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.