KEY ROYALE CLUB INC
Based on 7 health inspections, KEY ROYALE CLUB INC in HOLMES BEACH has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
700 Key Royale Drive
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/19/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13631576
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 2 basic
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing through out the front and back kitchen areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed cove molding missing throughout the front and back kitchen areas at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in bar area behind equipment and dish machine open to the studs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed walls in bar area behind equipment and dish machine open to the studs at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from main kitchen near dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed hand wash sink removed from main kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed no measuring device for measuring utensil surface temperature for hot water sanitizing at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed changes made to existing kitchen without a plan submitted, 3 compartment sink changed and handwashing sink removed. Observed back kitchen added with hood system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Observed changes made to existing kitchen without a plan submitted, 3 compartment sink changed and handwashing sink removed. Observed back kitchen added with hood system and no plan review. **Time Extended**
2/11/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13524160
Follow-up Inspection Required5 int, 5 basic
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing through out the front and back kitchen areas. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in front and back kitchens. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler in salad area. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls in bar area behind equipment and dish machine open to the studs. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from main kitchen near dish machine. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in handwashing sink in back kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed changes made to existing kitchen without a plan submitted, 3 compartment sink changed and handwashing sink removed. Observed back kitchen added with hood system. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in back kitchen. Operator replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site Warning
9/18/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10885336
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 6 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and ceiling in dish machine area soiled with grease and dust.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on removing fish completely from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in back storage area. Operator moved oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in bar area. E-mailed copy of hand wash sign to executive chef, who printed and hung sign. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in mop bucket in back storage area.
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting device in bar area next to single serve cup. Operator removed pest emitting device. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg in 3 door reach-in cooler in back storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded egg. Corrected On-Site
4/23/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8878609
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food preparation table in kitchen. Employee discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees drink engaged in food preparation with a watch and bracelets. Employee removed watch and bracelets. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizers buckets stored on floor in kitchen and bar area. Employee moved buckets off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back storage area. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
9/3/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8776923
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on table next to clean dishes. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf above at make table. Employee removed speaker. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of fryer oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee moved fryer oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar and bread crumbs. Employee moved scoops above products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over cooked sliced beef. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf below cooked sliced beef. Corrected On-Site
- 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 of employee health reporting agreements. Emailed a copy to person in charge. Person in charged printed copies and had employees read and sign agreements. Corrected On-Site
4/11/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8552305
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 1 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of food prep table in back prep area is pitted and has visible rust.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head in back food prep are soiled with food debris. Chef cleaned and sanitized the mixer head. Corrected On-Site
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine is not dispensing sanitizer. Chef set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes and called repairmen. **Corrective Action Taken**
11/14/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8375411
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near the right side of the cook line has standing water in the bottom.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Chef placed the shrimp under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Repeat Violation ** Can opener blade soiled.