Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West
920 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040
Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West has a record of 19 inspections covering 116 violations since 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on February 15, 2018 for rodent activity. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 documented 24 violations including six intermediate-priority findings related to management awareness, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and employee health policy, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. Employee health policy violations and chemical storage issues have appeared across multiple inspections. The facility has demonstrated improvement with a clean inspection on November 12, 2025.
Most recent closure: February 15, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 18, 2026
Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West: Emergency Closure History (1)
Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018008568 | $400.00 | Feb 15, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West last inspected?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West last shut down?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West was last shut down on February 15, 2018 for rodent 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 Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West had?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West find?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West ever been shut down?
- Yes, Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West been fined?
- Square Grouper Bar and Grill in Key West has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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