Key West, Monroe County

DUFFYS STEAK AND LOBSTER HOUSE

1007 SIMONTON ST, Key West, FL 330403107

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Aug 18, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23964171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly arranged. Observed raw beef stored over bread inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lobster inside walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 23964170

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed breaded alligator (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook ,one. As per operator since the night before.

03A-02-5

Detail 23964168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded alligator (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook ,one. As per operator since the night before.

31B-03-4

Detail 23964167

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to washing area. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23964169

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on cutting board across cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 23964172

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 23964166

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at prep sink.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23711607

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

23-03-4

Detail 23711608

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 23711609

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed prep cooler with standing water.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23352696

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

12B-12-5

Detail 23352695

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from an open cup. Employee removed cup from food preparation area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23352694

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on-oven door handle. PIC put inside the hot water container. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 23352697

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

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22943478

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

16-03-4

Detail 22943477

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 22943476

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 22943479

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door handle.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22734798

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (70F - Cold Holding) on front service line near food pick up window. Observed ice in pan below sour cream was melted and water less than cool. Operator replenished pan of ice to chill sour cream. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At callback inspection observed sour cream (70F - Cold Holding) on front service line near food pick up window. Observed ice in pan below sour cream was melted and water less than cool. Operator replenished pan of ice to chill sour cream Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22734797

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on clean storage shelf in warewashing area soiled/ stained - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on clean storage shelf in warewashing area soiled/ stained Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22734796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Gasket on single door reach-in cooler on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Time Extended

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22511640

High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator tried priming machine and rerunning a couple of cycles but still 0ppm. Discussed with operator about setting up triple sink with sanitizer until machine is able to properly dispense sanitizer. Operator stated he will call to have machine serviced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 22511637

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons at bar without gloves on. Lemons will not be heated/ cooked to 145F.

08A-05-6

Detail 22511649

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked noodles in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22511646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (70F - Cold Holding) on front service line near food pick up window. Observed ice in pan below sour cream was melted and water less than cool. Operator replenished pan of ice to chill sour cream. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22511639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cream sauce (118F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (118F-128F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at closed end of kitchen. Operator stated items were in there since around 3p. Operator raised the temp of the food warmer and reheated both foods to more than 165F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22511638

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on clean storage shelf in warewashing area soiled/ stained

53B-01-5

Detail 22511644

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22511647

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to hand wash sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22511643

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored on co2 tanks next to soda boxes.

24-08-4

Detail 22511648

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on counter at front service line unable to properly air dry

14-11-5

Detail 22511645

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single door reach-in cooler on cook line and gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.

06-01-5

Detail 22511642

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in triple sink. Operator turned water on.to continue thawing shrimp. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22511641

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance stored on dry food storage shelf in warewashing area not labeled. Operator labeled container of flour. Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21975365

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in reachin cooler on cookline. Chicken over lettuce Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21975364

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 106F Reheating butter on stove top Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21975367

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb @Black hose outside

16-37-1

Detail 21975366

Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 21975363

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Raw chicken over lettuce and broccoli in reach in cooler . Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21975362

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 21800635

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21800637

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.

53A-03-7

Detail 21800633

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alberto Orozco. Expires on 10-03-22.

50-09-4

Detail 21800636

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-14-5

Detail 21800634

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area.

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21118439

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21118438

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-4

Detail 21118437

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-22-4

Detail 21118442

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.

21-44-1

Detail 21118440

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21118441

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and bread crumbs removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled.

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20951806

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the large ice machine not working, in the passageway nearby the restrooms.. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 20951807

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans on shelves in the ware wash area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20947275

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Bar area: observed 12+ live small flying insects on the countertop and flying throughout the bar area.

14-31-5

Detail 20947271

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in cooler shelf: bread stored in Thank You carry out bags

08A-04-5

Detail 20947273

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler shelf: raw beef stored on a shelf above a case of broccoli.

02B-02-5

Detail 20947269

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed on the menu, establishment offers: burgers any style. Did not observe the Consumer Advisory. Inspector provided the Consumer Advisory to the operator. Operator post the Consumer Advisory by the bar area. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20947270

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the large ice machine not working, in the passageway nearby the restrooms..

10-17-4

Detail 20947274

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen, in front of the cook line: knife stored between the wall and the reach in flip-top cooler. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20947272

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging on the oven door at the cook line. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20947276

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans on shelves in the ware wash area. Repeat Violation