Key West, Monroe County

OLD TOWN TAVERN

900 DUVAL ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Aug 18, 2025
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23966042

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over sauces inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly arranged. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23966044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); beef patties (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 23966040

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke not identified as raw. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23966041

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled next to triple sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23966046

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.

29-49-6

Detail 23966045

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station.

21-08-4

Detail 23966043

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)at prep area. Operator replaced solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23687999

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and holder soiled .

02B-01-5

Detail 23688001

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke on the menu , not identify as raw item.

24-07-4

Detail 23688000

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them . Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23687998

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers with water residue inside.

14-17-4

Detail 23688002

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler ( the one used for vegetables). Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23688003

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink located by the cook line.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23084924

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over onions gravy stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Operator removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23084926

Basic - Clean , cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

13-03-4

Detail 23084921

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees without hairs restraints. Operator provided hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23084923

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23084922

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at kitchen preparation area.

14-17-4

Detail 23084925

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

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22807218

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, also observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line.

31A-11-4

Detail 22807220

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue on HWS across from dishwasher machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 22807215

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed corned beef not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per Manager from previous day. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22807219

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe ice bucket not inverted. Next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22807217

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22807221

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 22807214

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 22807216

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on both units at cook line.

21-09-4

Detail 22807213

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

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-45-4

Detail 22512146

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0ppm. Supply bucket empty. Person In Charge replaced supply bucket. 100 ppm. Chlorine. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22512151

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/01/2023 Manager renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22512145

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over clean plates in kitchen . Moved by manager

22-20-5

Detail 22512144

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.

23-24-4

Detail 22512148

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

51-11-4

Detail 22512149

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks. Rear kitchen. Secured by manager. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22512150

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.

06-01-5

Detail 22512147

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawing in standing water. Water faucet turned on. Corrected On-Site

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22061814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over egg roll wrapper. Person in charge moved lamb to store properly.

03A-02-5

Detail 22061816

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 2 hrs; Cooler #1 Slaw, burger, ham, tuna, turkey, cheese, tomatoes, beef, lettuce 48F-50°; ( - Cold Holding) Cooler #2; Reach in cooler #2; lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, fish, egg rolls, chicken, meatballs 51F; ( - Cold Holding) items placed in another cooler. Other cooler is 40F. Refrigerator guy was here when I left. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22061812

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22061815

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. Milk in lowboy not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22061809

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 thawing in container sealed. Fish was still frozen and person in charge cut open bags and placed into reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 22061811

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two coolers on cookline #1 is 58° and #2 is 51F.

36-17-5

Detail 22061813

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen cook line are cracked.

23-03-4

Detail 22061810

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22061808

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor has unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21907999

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

02B-01-5

Detail 21907996

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Establishment offers Tuna Poke Bowl. Employee started marking the raw animal on the menu. Repeat Violation** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21908001

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

36-34-5

Detail 21908002

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

24-05-4

Detail 21908000

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

23-03-4

Detail 21907998

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and filter soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21908003

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-02-5

Detail 21907997

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area, back area.Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-19-4

Detail 21079289

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing his hands with cold water, manager coached and explained the correct process, employee re-washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21079296

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with some old debris on it. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 21079297

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers tuna poke bowl . Employee started marking the raw item on the menu. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21079290

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above the 3 compartment sink.

06-09-1

Detail 21079295

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 commercially vacuum packaged tuna thawing In the reach in cooler. Packaged was sealed. Employee started opening the sealed bags. Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 21079294

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to the back door .

10-07-4

Detail 21079291

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bar utensil left inside standing water ( water temperature 44°f).Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21079293

Basic - Observed some Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 21079292

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewashing and back area. Repeat Violation

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20380001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, oven, can opener.

16-37-1

Detail 20380004

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

22-20-5

Detail 20380006

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

23-03-4

Detail 20380002

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

29-49-6

Detail 20380003

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 20380005

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

36-27-5

Detail 20380000

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area, throughout the back area.