Key West, Monroe County

ISLAND DOGS BAR

505 FRONT ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24526359

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gray (57F - Cooling); key lime pie (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler location at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.

03A-02-5

Detail 24526360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gray (57F - Cooling); key lime pie (51F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler location at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared the prior day.

14-74-7

Detail 24526358

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler running at 54 F. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in the flip top reach in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 24526361

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

22-16-4

Detail 24526362

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interiors soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 24526363

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation kitchen.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

31A-09-4

Detail 24410734

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by storage container stored inside.

22-20-5

Detail 24410735

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for ice bin at rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24410736

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

36-73-4

Detail 24410741

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for cook line floors.

10-17-4

Detail 24410744

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line reach in coolers.

14-34-4

Detail 24410739

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24410733

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

33-16-4

Detail 24410746

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 24410737

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for reach in freezers throughout. Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 24410742

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed for straws at bar and each table.

06-01-5

Detail 24410738

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed filets of mahi thawing in container of standing water. Operator placed in to reach in cooler to properly cool. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 24410743

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.

36-02-5

Detail 24410740

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 24410745

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 13Total: 13

36-34-5

Detail 23910303

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

14-09-4

Detail 23910305

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables in kitchen area.

12B-02-4

Detail 23910314

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table in front of cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 23910312

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer in front of cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 23910304

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exit door by office area.

14-34-4

Detail 23910308

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in the interior of ice machine.

22-08-4

Detail 23910310

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23910313

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors in kitchen area, also on reach in freezers by 3 compartment sink area. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23910302

Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of white reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink area.

14-33-4

Detail 23910311

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of dishwasher.

06-01-5

Detail 23910306

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being defrosted in sink. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee put running water onsite. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23910307

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23910309

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids in them and no labels in kitchen area.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23590920

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired since 10/1/2024

22-20-5

Detail 23590919

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

22-08-4

Detail 23590922

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

23-03-4

Detail 23590921

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

21-12-4

Detail 23590923

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

Apr 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22828234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sauce (60F - Cold Holding); sausage (58*F - Cold Holding)items were relocated to the walk-in cooler. As per operator these items were in unit under 4 hours.

22-20-5

Detail 22828238

Basic - Accumulation of rust like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 22828239

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the walk-in cooler

14-74-7

Detail 22828240

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.pizza prep counter@55-58F and single door cooler@ 50F

36-22-4

Detail 22828236

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back room by ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 22828237

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler

10-17-4

Detail 22828232

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22828235

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

36-02-5

Detail 22828233

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.