Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West
404 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040
Rockhouse Live in Key West operates as a permanent food service establishment with 150 seats. Over 21 inspections spanning from January 2021 to December 2025, the facility accumulated 282 violations, averaging 13.4 violations per inspection — significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed.
High-priority violations have been persistent across the inspection history. Proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 inspections, including specific findings of improper health reporting. Proper cooking temperatures were cited in at least 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. Time as a control measure was cited in 2 inspections.
The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 identified 24 violations, the highest count in the facility's record, including high-priority findings in management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, handwashing facilities, and food condition. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 3, 2025
Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections42 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West last inspected?
- Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West had?
- Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West find?
- Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Rockhouse Live Key West in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
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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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