Harpoon Harry's in Key West
832 Caroline St, Key West, FL 330406647
Harpoon Harry's, a 80-seat restaurant in Key West, has accumulated 166 violations across 20 inspections dating to 2021, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistent across the facility's inspection history, including recurring employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations (appearing in multiple inspections), shell stock handling violations, time-temperature control failures, and consumer advisory documentation lapses. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on June 16, 2023 following an inspection that documented violations in employee health reporting, handwashing, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, and food contact surfaces. Two disciplinary actions resulted in $400 in total fines. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 found 12 violations including high-priority failures in time as control and consumer advisory documentation, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 13, 2025
Harpoon Harry's in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Harpoon Harry's in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021037819 | $200.00 | Apr 20, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2017021045 | $200.00 | May 2, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Harpoon Harry's in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Harpoon Harry's in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harpoon Harry's in Key West last inspected?
- Harpoon Harry's in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Harpoon Harry's in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harpoon Harry's in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Harpoon Harry's in Key West had?
- Harpoon Harry's in Key West has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harpoon Harry's in Key West find?
- Harpoon Harry's in Key West was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Harpoon Harry's in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Harpoon Harry's in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Harpoon Harry's in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Harpoon Harry's in Key West has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Harpoon Harry's in Key West been fined?
- Harpoon Harry's in Key West has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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