Key West, Monroe County

MARTIN'S

917 DUVAL STREET, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
4 High Priority
Feb 11, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 24365244

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining container of arugula across from cook line.

01B-13-4

Detail 24365242

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 24365243

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to microwave. Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24365245

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

11-27-4

Detail 24365240

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. Provided operator with handout via email. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 24365241

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum packaging raw chicken and raw beef, holding longer than 48 hours. Provided operator with HACCP templates.

06-09-1

Detail 24365239

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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.

51-13-4

Detail 24365246

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with handout via email. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24365238

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

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23964686

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded beef (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line.

11-27-4

Detail 23964689

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. Provided to operator via email.

24-05-4

Detail 23964687

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted at cook line.

51-13-4

Detail 23964688

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

24-05-4

Detail 23680726

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at rack by cook line.

24-06-4

Detail 23680728

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed by dishwasher.

14-09-4

Detail 23680729

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

05-09-4

Detail 23680730

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

23-03-4

Detail 23680727

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 23680731

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23680732

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

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23077111

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23077114

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-38-4

Detail 23077112

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23077113

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with butter unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 22947512

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Still observed accumulation of black/green mold like substance. Time Extended

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22807993

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above sliced cheese in drawers at cook line. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22807988

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.

53B-01-5

Detail 22807987

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22807991

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22807990

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

50-09-4

Detail 22807989

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

21-09-4

Detail 22807992

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22062471

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F. Placed on time control and documented. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 22062470

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream no date. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22062472

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spay bottles not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22062469

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on multiple prep tables. Person in charge removed all phones. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22062474

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22062473

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Person in charge picked up and placed properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22062468

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt does not have label. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 21889241

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2022. Operator made the payment during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21889239

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above sauerkraut. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21889238

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.a gree cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21889243

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on the garbage can. Operator removed it and washed it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21889240

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21889242

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container with flour that did not have a lid. Operator removed the flour from container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-59-4

Detail 21207372

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed DM high temperature goes to 200 f. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At callback the hot water sanitizing dish machine thermometer is reading 195F, checking a cup of hot water temp after sanitizing my thermometer reads 161 . The hot water heater is set to 140F, manager will try to dial down water heater to 120. Time Extended

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21080984

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation

05-07-4

Detail 21080981

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed probe thermometer didn't go below 40°f after being in ice water for about 3 minutes.

22-59-4

Detail 21080980

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed DM high temperature goes to 200 °f.

53B-01-5

Detail 21080983

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21080985

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaning products inside plastic bottles with no labels.

25-34-4

Detail 21080982

Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed scallop shells bought from a company to be used as food contact surface. Manager informed all the employees that the shells cannot be used anymore. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20895154

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20895146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw duck breast over cooked noodles.

29-42-4

Detail 20895153

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20895148

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20895149

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 20895151

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

08B-38-4

Detail 20895147

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potato fingerlings, box of carrots and box of poultry on the walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20895150

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves with mold-like substances.

33-31-5

Detail 20895152

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed plumbing pipes and boxes discarded in the back of the restaurant.