FUEL BAR KEY WEST

Name: FUEL BAR KEY WEST
Address: 5450 MACDONALD AVE STE 9, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 80.4

5450 MACDONALD AVE STE 9, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5428459

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80.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FUEL BAR KEY WEST in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 18 minor.

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Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan dusty by prep area. Observed reach in coolers available gaskets soiled by coffee station.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); manager diluted with water. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavy sticky at prep area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored near coffee machine. Manager stored inside sanitizer bucket.
[02D-12-1] Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Person in charge started labeling juices.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed establishment prepares bottled juices. Person in charge started labeling juices.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed empty plastic bottles SS stored on floor by ice machine. Manager stored properly.

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