PICKLES PUB SANDBAR

Name: PICKLES PUB SANDBAR
Address: 511 GREENE ST #101, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 68

511 GREENE ST #101, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428187

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68 Grade F / 100

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PICKLES PUB SANDBAR in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 54 total violations — 6 critical, 5 major, 43 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 11, 2026 shows 21 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 18 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding) at pizza prep area, as per operator for one hour. Operator added ice to products for rapid chill.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice bin next to soda machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machine.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large carbon dioxide tanks not secured in dish area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups and napkins stored on floor in dry storage room across from dish area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back exit door.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at both hand sinks in kitchen area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall in dish area near dish racks.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, not in use, next to fryers. Observed pizza prep cooler lid in disrepair.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw ground beef burger then continued to handle clean equipment, grab walk in cooler handle, and clean basket without changing gloves and washing hands.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly steak beef stored over raw coconut shrimp inside standing reach in freezer across from cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling heavily dusty above front bar area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on handles of reach in coolers in kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cook line heavily soiled with grease.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front bar and wait station area near soda fountain.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line and at hand sink near cook line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on top of ice machine
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Lift lid unit in pizza area is not working and has a soiled interior. No food in this unit at this time
[25-05-4] Single-service articles, napkins , improperly stored on the floor in storage room
[33-34-4] The upstairs Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
[51-11-4] LARGE Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] White rice stored on floor in storage room
[22-08-4] microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from the return Air cover in the ceiling onto the floor in bar area. This area is not open for service.
[36-34-5] The Bar Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over drink preparation area
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef out of temp @47F in walk-in cooler (old freezer ) The raw Beef looked discolored and smelled foul
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in dish room handwashing sink
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment,the food walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. All food in the walk-in coolers is being relocated to the walk-in beer cooler that is cold holding at 39F. A technician has been called to check walk-in units
[11-26-1] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment in kitchen
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding) All food and walk-in cooler units is being relocated at time of inspection to the walk-in beer cooler that is maintaining 39°F
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall in dish storage area
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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