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88 KEYS FLORIDA

Food safety records indicate 88 KEYS FLORIDA in PUNTA GORDA has 7 inspections with a 2.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

101 East Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459308

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 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 cell phone at prep counter at kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish behind ready to eat carrots at Reach in Drawers. Operator placed carrots on back of the raw fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929512

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles. Operator removed the tongs to a different location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs not time marked at prep table next to grill. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed multiple incomplete documentats. Operator completed the forms. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedures.

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748289

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8823167

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781514

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449197

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed entrance to the kitchen from laundry room. Educated the operator.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint on beard. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area.

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380595

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to the proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 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.