3 KEYS BREWING COMPANY
2505 Manatee Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida, 34208
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on cooks line employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of building.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid are pinned against the fence and cannot be closed. Manager said she would contact the waste removal service and have them move the dumpster so they can close lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid are pinned against the fence and cannot be closed. Manager said she would contact the waste removal service and have them move the dumpster so they can close lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe on hand washing sink in dishwasher area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that they put both products in reach in cooler approximately 1 hour ago . Person in charge put both products in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food grade containers stacked wet. Person in charge removed from shelf and placed in dish washing area. Corrected On-Site
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Open dumpster lid. Person in charge could not close.dumpster lid against wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface in back parking lot. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 22-40-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed in bar area sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary Bar 000ppm); Person in charge replaced sanitizer and recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area in house made Enchilada sauce date marked 12/21/23 and cooked Ground Beef egg roll filling 1/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area in house made Enchilada sauce date marked 12/21/23 and cooked Ground Beef egg roll filling 1/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface in back parking lot. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw ground Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (51F - Cold Holding); whole Cream (50F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (54F - Cold Holding); Smoke Fish dip (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F - Cold Holding); Marinara (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw ground Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (51F - Cold Holding); whole Cream (50F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (54F - Cold Holding); Smoke Fish dip (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F - Cold Holding); Marinara (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).