Conch Shack in Key West
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118 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040Conch Shack in Key West has been inspected 18 times on record between 2021 and July 2025, accumulating 151 violations—an average of 8.4 violations per inspection, more than 60% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly across multiple inspections, including handwashing procedure failures (cited in at least 4 inspections), improper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), shell stock handling violations (3 inspections), and employee health reporting violations. Consumer advisory violations—indicating the need for posted warnings about specific menu items—appeared in at least 6 inspections. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone on June 14, 2023. The most recent inspection on July 22, 2025 resulted in 12 violations including three consumer advisory citations, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Conch Shack in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Conch Shack in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Conch Shack in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Conch Shack in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Conch Shack in Key West last inspected?
- Conch Shack in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Conch Shack in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Conch Shack in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Conch Shack in Key West had?
- Conch Shack in Key West has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Conch Shack in Key West find?
- Conch Shack in Key West was most recently inspected on September 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Conch Shack in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Conch Shack in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Conch Shack in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Conch Shack in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Conch Shack in Key West operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Conch Shack (2023).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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