THE KEYS BAR & GRILLE
9905 GULF COAST MAIN ST UNIT H100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at side of bar near walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 by large ice machine near walk-in cooler at side of bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area, also floors in beer walk-in cooler and side room with ice machine not smooth, durable, easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen and men's bathroom, multiple holes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Operator has begun patching holes. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outside opens into kitchen from bar and dining room, vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Left side pizza oven in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at side of bar near walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 by large ice machine near walk-in cooler at side of bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area, also floors in beer walk-in cooler and side room with ice machine not smooth, durable, easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen and men's bathroom, multiple holes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Operator has begun patching holes. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back right of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outside opens into kitchen from bar and dining room, vermin present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in front part of bar, draining into ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 200ppm quaternary. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time extension given to allow operator time to service dishwashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips for dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Left side pizza oven in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at side of bar near walk-in cooler. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 by large ice machine near walk-in cooler at side of bar. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dishwashing area. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area, also floors in beer walk-in cooler and side room with ice machine not smooth, durable, easily cleanable. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen and men's bathroom, multiple holes. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back right of kitchen. Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface of ice machine between uses by side of bar walk-in cooler. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar handwash sinks, in men's restroom. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outside opens into kitchen from bar and dining room, vermin present. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in mop sink. Warning
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in front part of bar, draining into ice. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 200ppm quaternary. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 7 in side liquor storage room to left of kitchen, ten in inside part of bar to right of entrance, 8 on boxes on shelving at entrance to kitchen, ten on shelves in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main reach-in cooler front of kitchen:; sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (68F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella cheese (68F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator moved to separate reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Spoke with operator regarding using time as a public health control until cooler repairs can be made. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips for dishwasher. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on table at entrance to kitchen. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Left side pizza oven in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front of kitchen service station and warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In back kitchen, reach-in freezers handles and gaskets damaged, in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar, in far back of kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Kitchen opens to outside through open bar in front of dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary and pH test kits available, establishment uses chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front of kitchen service station and warewashing area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In back kitchen, reach-in freezers handles and gaskets damaged, in disrepair. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar, in far back of kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tubes and lines at bar sinks and sore/keg areas heavily soiled. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Kitchen opens to outside through open bar in front of dining room. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By mop sink, approximately 40 observed around drain and mops. In front section of base located outdoors, approximately 10 by right side soda gun. 10 in men's restroom. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: shredded cheddar cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss and cheddar (62F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler across from pizza oven: shredded cheddar cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss and cheddar (62F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (64F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. See stop sale. Also tall triple door reach-in cooler in middle of kitchen: Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); shredded jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding) for two hours during prep per operator. Operator moved food items to nearby reach-in freezer to ensure rapid cooling. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade across from fryers heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary and pH test kits available, establishment uses chlorine sanitizer. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel mixing cup used to dispense ice in ice bin in bar area at front of the restaurant. operator removed cups and replaced with scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in bar area missing and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under hand sink as you enter the kitchen area to the left. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in kitchen ceiling light near the ovens.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies or men's room used by employees. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on top lip of reach in cooler outside bar area where sliding doors close.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed sink in bar area loose and not firmly attached to the wall as you enter the. Bar area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for checking dishwashing sanitizer level at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has hole at entrance of kitchen above make table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken tile/cove molding in mens public restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table with Bain Marie. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At base board in dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public ladies room door does not close completely. Repeat from 01-06-2023 Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop for tomato sauce on cooks line. Operator removed ramekin Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has hole at entrance of kitchen above make table. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken tile/cove molding in mens public restroom. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table with Bain Marie. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on shelf at prep table in kitchen. Operator removed all personal items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At base board in dish machine area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in kitchen used to store food and plates unsealed. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of air freshener stored on shelf above cooks line. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Brent Childress and Sarah Childress both certified on 12-20-2018 and expired on 12-20-2023 and no other certified food manager for establishment. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front bar used as dump sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust at bar directly above ice bin. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).