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CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE

CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE located in OSPREY has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Blackburn Point Road
Florida, 34229
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931809

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine near the rear exit stored in a soiled container.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill stored its clean pans near the kitchen. The operator removed the drill and cleaned and sanitized the pans. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the main bar.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 11/24.
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for an original container of mussels in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the mussels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866131

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the tiki bar.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of shredded lettuce on the floor of the produce cooler. The operator properly stored the box of lettuce. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses at the ice machine near the rear exit. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mussels stored over marinated mushrooms in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the mushrooms. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (119F - Hot Holding) at the front counter of the server station. The operator voluntarily discarded the chowder. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket inside the hand sink in the employee restroom blocking access to the sink. The operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee restroom. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the ware washing area.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865639

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap underneath the walk in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter panels in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736477

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap underneath the walk in cooler door.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter panels in the kitchen.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic lids and plastic portion cups stored on the floor in the outside storage shed.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the items were held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the items were held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the foods. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481422

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured underneath the handwashing sink in the server area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of vegetable oil stored on the ground outside in the back of the restaurant. Observed multiple boxes of produce stored on the floor in the outside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in use whisk stored in 84F standing water at the breading station. The operator removed and cleaned the whisk. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The soda gun holster behind the restaurant bar was soiled with a slime-like substance.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee empty and refill a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink in the server area.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled in the dish area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357482

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled container. Operator removed the ice scoop and container for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between the wall and the three compartment sink. The operator removed the knives for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields in the dish area.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door with no self-closing device. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover underneath a food prep table in the kitchen.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in the wait station not stored inverted. The operator properly stored the coffee filters. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper stored over cooked rice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw snapper. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled nozzle on the soda gun behind the bar.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed racks for clean dishes with surface rust in the dish area. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled in the dish area.