Key West, Monroe County

ISLAND DOGS

505 FRONT ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 16, 2023
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22066114

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chili, cheese, buttermilk 45-49F. Person in charge states has had door,open for beer delivery during inspection. In lowboy across from cooktop cheese 57F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge began icing items down. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time/temperature control for safety items in walk in cooler 43-47F Chili, cheese, cheese. Employees have been in and out of unit during morning prep. Person in charge states unit was in temperature this morning when they arrived. In lowboy items at 41F or below. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Cheese, buttermilk, lobster base in walk in cooler 43-45F. Person in charge states took temperatures at 4:00pm and items were at 40-41F. Person in charge states called for service and has appointment Monday. Iced items down in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 22066115

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training due to all expired. 6.5.23. Person in charge states has training scheduled for July. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22064325

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chili, cheese, buttermilk 45-49F. Person in charge states has had door,open for beer delivery during inspection. In lowboy across from cooktop cheese 57F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge began icing items down. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time/temperature control for safety items in walk in cooler 43-47F Chili, cheese, cheese. Employees have been in and out of unit during morning prep. Person in charge states unit was in temperature this morning when they arrived. In lowboy items at 41F or below. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22064324

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training due to all expired. 6.5.23. Person in charge states has training scheduled for July. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Operator needs more time to obtain. Time Extended

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22062256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler chili, cheese, buttermilk 45-49F. Person in charge states has had door,open for beer delivery during inspection. In lowboy across from cooktop cheese 57F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Person in charge began icing items down. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22062259

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide chlorine and quatanery ammonium test strips.

53B-01-5

Detail 22062253

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. No proof of training due to all expired. 6.5.23. Person in charge states has training scheduled for July. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22062258

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds peppers and onions, cheese, buttermilk wash on time with no time paperwork, provided during inspection.

51-11-4

Detail 22062255

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by grease receptacle unchained.

36-32-5

Detail 22062251

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back kitchen with peeling paint. Also, ceiling of walk in cooler with peeling paint. Also, floor under triple sink no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Also debris buildup on floor at cookline. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22062257

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawed with instructions to remove from packaging not removed or with oxygen introduced. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22062254

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water less than 135F. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22062252

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water, person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21375468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (79F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager less than 2 hours. Observed beef patty (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee submerged containers in ice. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21375465

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

29-42-4

Detail 21375474

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21375476

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains at cook line and storage area. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line.

16-37-1

Detail 21375477

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer ware washing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 21375470

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area.

36-34-5

Detail 21375473

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen and preparation areas. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21375467

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed yellowfin tuna inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 21375469

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris between fryer and grill.

10-07-4

Detail 21375472

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in water at 95F at cook line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21375475

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

38-07-4

Detail 21375466

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.

05-09-4

Detail 21375471

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

11-07-5

Detail 21042413

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21042423

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

05-13-5

Detail 21042419

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

16-21-4

Detail 21042417

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-21-4

Detail 21042412

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.

36-34-5

Detail 21042418

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

13-03-4

Detail 21042410

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

36-73-4

Detail 21042421

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris throughout kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21042420

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

22-08-4

Detail 21042414

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed vulcan over with black substance/ grease throughout.

05-09-4

Detail 21042416

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient temperature to most kitchen coolers throughout.

31B-04-4

Detail 21042422

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen employees sink.

22-16-4

Detail 21042424

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all kitchen coolers soil.

36-27-5

Detail 21042411

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris throughout kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 21042415

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

41-05-4

Detail 20379360

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed by the entrance to the bar: can of Raid spray stored on a foot stump. operator removed the can of Raid during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 20379368

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags for oysters not marked with the last date used.

22-02-4

Detail 20379363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the large ice machine in front of the three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Detail 20379362

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. During the inspection, observed the operator could not provide chlorine test kit for the oh washers.

01C-05-4

Detail 20379364

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

53B-09-4

Detail 20379367

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed operator provided a black no white copy employee training for employee Eddie Rojas expire August 20, 2021

36-12-4

Detail 20379365

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cooking line. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20379361

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware wash area: light cover missing from the light fixture above the ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20379366

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on the floor underneath cooking equipment.

14-17-4

Detail 20379359

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All metal shelves on the right of the walk in cooler with rust that have pitted surface.