Island Dogs Bar in Key West
505 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
Island Dogs Bar in Key West, a 61-seat bar and permanent food service establishment, has accumulated 302 violations across 22 inspections since at least 2022, averaging 13.7 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and widespread: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, handwashing facility and procedure violations in at least 5 inspections, approved food source violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 2 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were cited in at least 4 of the most recent 5 inspections. In June 2023, inspectors recommended an administrative complaint following citations for employee health reporting and other violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent routine inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority handwashing facility, allergen awareness, consumer advisory, food contact surface, and approved food source violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 3, 2026
Island Dogs Bar in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Island Dogs Bar in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Island Dogs Bar in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Dogs Bar in Key West last inspected?
- Island Dogs Bar in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Island Dogs Bar in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Dogs Bar in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Island Dogs Bar in Key West had?
- Island Dogs Bar in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Dogs Bar in Key West find?
- Island Dogs Bar in Key West was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Island Dogs Bar in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Island Dogs Bar in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
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