Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West
500 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Key West has 23 inspections on record spanning from 2016 to November 2025, with 179 total violations averaging 7.8 per inspection — nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included raw animal food stored directly above ready-to-eat products (cited and corrected on site in November 2025) and recurring issues with food temperature monitoring equipment. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 resulted in "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements" with 4 violations, including improper egg storage above juice (corrected on site) and missing written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: July 15, 2025
Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Several cartons of raw eggs were stored directly above apple juice bottles. COS, manager
moved product to a proper location.
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager/certificate available for inspector review.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area - No covered trash can provide inside employees unisex restroom.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
HELEN DIAZ, MANAGER
NICHOLAS SAWYER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available during inspection. No temperature violations observed.
Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West last inspected?
- Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West had?
- Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West find?
- Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West was most recently inspected on July 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville 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 V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West last inspected?
- Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West had?
- Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West find?
- Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville in Key West are: 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
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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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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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