Key West, Monroe County

HARPOON HARRY'S

832 CAROLINE ST, Key West, FL 330406647

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Jun 8, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-02-4

Detail 24612119

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

03A-03-5

Detail 24612120

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.

12A-03-4

Detail 24612116

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

16-21-4

Detail 24612118

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 24612113

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by dishwasher.

36-73-4

Detail 24612122

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 24612112

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor inside WIC.

10-18-5

Detail 24612117

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 24612115

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24612114

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 24612121

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 23952170

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker by mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 23952173

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23952171

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.

36-01-4

Detail 23952167

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside reach microwave walk in freezer.

36-11-4

Detail 23952172

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor not smooth.

22-08-4

Detail 23952168

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Food debris inside oven.

21-12-4

Detail 23952169

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the pre table. Manager put put it inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 23656031

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued in food prep without changing gloves. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee took off gloves, washed hand and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23656023

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (70F - Cold holding); sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23656027

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at single service storage area.

36-01-4

Detail 23656030

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen cook line.

29-20-5

Detail 23656029

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water inside mop sink. Operator unclogged the sink. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22807823

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22807822

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22065929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above flip top cooler with ready to eat foods. Chef removed eggs and placed in pan inside flip top cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22065925

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk on service line held on ice at 46F. Manager stated recently used and placed more ice around Milk. Second temperature at 43F. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22065930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Sausage links (115F - Hot Holding); Cooked Sausage patties (110F - Hot Holding) being held on top of stove. Cooked potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) held on shelf below stove. Spoke to operator about Time control and provided a copy of time control. Operator completed time control sheet and posted. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22065923

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located on shelf near across ice machine not secured. Manager secured CO2 tank . Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22065924

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored throughout kitchen near food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22065926

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets.

14-11-5

Detail 22065928

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. Observed torn gasket on the white cooler at entrance of kitchen.

08B-47-4

Detail 22065927

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed pickle bucket and case of fish stored on floor in walk-in. Chef removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21887006

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut tomatoes, cut ham inside preparation reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21887005

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. Emailed Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events to operator. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 21887003

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 21887007

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. Emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21887004

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes bags on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-03-5

Detail 21116816

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at ambient temperature (76 F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen area, as per employee for less than 2 hrs. Employee placed ice bath underneath. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21116820

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided by email. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21116817

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris on can opener and mold like substance inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21116818

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items inside the hand sink at the warewashing area. Employee moved all the items out. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21116821

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath the dishmachine. Employee cleaned it immediately. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21116819

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the front counter hand sink.

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 20453033

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

22-02-4

Detail 20453036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

05-10-4

Detail 20453035

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

16-03-4

Detail 20453037

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 20453032

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler coolers.

22-08-4

Detail 20453038

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris,

21-10-4

Detail 20453031

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

14-17-4

Detail 20453034

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.