Ocean Grill
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
20
Score
The Ocean Grill, located at 1075 Duval St Ste C12 in Key West, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 24, 2026, with a score of 20. This inspection resulted in 2 critical, 5 major, and 16 minor violations. Historically, the seafood restaurant has predominantly received high-risk ratings across its 11 scored inspections.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
20
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
18
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
35
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
74
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
9
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles at cook line reach in cooler soiled with food residue. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at office area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted next to 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor with standing water at cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on the floor box of raw beef inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall in front of cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice cooler behind bar. Manager removed, washed and stored inside container. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris and grease at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign inside both of customers bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with food residue and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. **Warning**
22-37-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed plate with crab cakes inside walk in cooler not protected, manager provided aluminum foil to protect product. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Lea Fettis 02-12-26 certification expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at dry storage area. Also observed white cutting at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with debris next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to office. Manager provided during f inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to office. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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