THE KEYS BAR & GRILLE
9905 GULF COAST MAIN ST UNIT H100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).