Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West
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420 Appelrouth Lane, Key West, FL 33040Mary 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.
Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Mary Ellen's Bar in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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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— 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 June 8, 2026. 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 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 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 June 8, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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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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