Ocean Grill in Key West
1075 Duval St Ste C12, Key West, FL 33040
Ocean Grill in Key West has accumulated 500 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 14.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for rodent activity and pest infestations. In July 2025, inspectors documented an active enforcement pattern with three consecutive days of call-back inspections and an emergency order after finding 22 violations. Fire records show frayed and spliced electrical wires with boxes hanging from the dining room ceiling. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines.
Most recent closure: July 16, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 24, 2026
Ocean Grill in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
14.3
violations / inspection
14.3 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
7.04
violations / inspection
7.04 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Ocean Grill in Key West: Emergency Closure History (2)
Ocean Grill in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025053602 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2017011057 | $400.00 | Mar 3, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2015004751 | $160.00 | Dec 31, 2014 | Miami (Doral) |
Ocean Grill in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Observed electrical boxes with wire nuts attached, hanging down from the ceiling located in the dining room entry.
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.
Ocean Grill in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections46 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections47 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections39 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections41 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 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 (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Ocean Grill in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ocean Grill in Key West last inspected?
- Ocean Grill in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Ocean Grill in Key West last shut down?
- Ocean Grill in Key West was last shut down on July 16, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ocean Grill in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Grill in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Ocean Grill in Key West had?
- Ocean Grill in Key West has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Grill in Key West find?
- Ocean Grill in Key West was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Ocean Grill in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ocean Grill in Key West has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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.
- Has Ocean Grill in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ocean Grill in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ocean Grill in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ocean Grill in Key West has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Ocean Grill in Key West been fined?
- Ocean Grill in Key West has been fined a total of $960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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