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LO' KEY ISLAND GRILLE

LO' KEY ISLAND GRILLE in LONGBOAT KEY has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Florida, 34228
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878610

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense flour. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf on cook line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of mahi on floor in cooler. Operator moved case of mahi to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs on cook line in standing water. Educated operator on holding utensils. Operator removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next cooler door. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818859

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747786

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups without handles being in dressing being used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink beverage on food preparation table on cook line next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw stored approximately 2" off the cooler floor. Operator moved oysters up on risers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve Togo container in served area not inverted. Operator inverted container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut vegetables in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over shrimp in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef below shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not being kept in chronological order. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date. Educated operator on marking tags. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in food preparation area with dried food particles. Operator cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed homemade Caesar dressing on the menu being made with raw eggs and not identified. Operator started to add identifier to menus identifying raw eggs in Cease dressing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees with out food handlers certification. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840166

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed