88 KEYS FLORIDA
101 East Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at cookline. Operator placed ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed handwash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane and sterno next to food items on shelf at dry storage area. Operator placed on the bottom of shelf next to trash bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using bowl at flour container. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple open bottle water of employees at Walk in Cooler next to other food items not segregated. Operator removed the water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 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 handle touching the sugar at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane tank on prep table. Operator removed the propane bottle underneath on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance form again. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **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 ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensil in room temperature water 75F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth bucket on the floor by cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over sour cream at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Educated the operator.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Emailed the Shellfish Tag Guidance.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray cart blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).