Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West
Last inspected:
511 Greene St #101, Key West, FL 33040Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West has accumulated 457 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 16.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated violations with warnings issued in 2024 and 2025. Consumer advisory violations (25 instances) and improper ventilation (21 instances) are the most frequently cited issues. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 documented 21 violations including 3 high-priority citations.
Most recent closure: August 3, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
16.8
violations / inspection
16.8 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
6.97
violations / inspection
6.97 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 5 inspections54 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 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· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 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 · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West last inspected?
- Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West last shut down?
- Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West was last shut down on August 3, 2026 for rodent & 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 Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West had?
- Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West find?
- Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pickles Pub Sandbar in Key West has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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