Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West
420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040
Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West has been inspected 16 times between January 2020 and August 2025, recording 96 violations — an average of 6.0 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 found 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 13, 2025
Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 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 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West last inspected?
- Mary Ellen's Bar 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 Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West had?
- Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West find?
- Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Mary Ellen's Bar 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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