3 Keys Brewing Company
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, 3 Keys Brewing Company has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting 3 Keys Brewing Company on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on food preparation table garlic pesto (62F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (53F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed both in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in bar area both Handwashing sinks used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
58
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: No written procedures for bodily fluids **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Admin Complaint**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed above grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Admin Complaint**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Admin Complaint**
35B-03-4
64
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in walk-in cooler in house made pesto date marked with 10/31/25. Person in charge discarded. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in walk-in cooler in house made pesto date marked with 10/31/25. Person in charge discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line raw ground beef over ham and cooked turkey.Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee engaging in food preparation watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for glasses on bar line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed above grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
33-16-4
30
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that they put both products in reach in cooler approximately 1 hour ago . Person in charge put both products in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe on hand washing sink in dishwasher area.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid are pinned against the fence and cannot be closed. Manager said she would contact the waste removal service and have them move the dumpster so they can close lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-16-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-20-4
61
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed in bar area sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary Bar 000ppm); Person in charge replaced sanitizer and recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
22-40-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area in house made Enchilada sauce date marked 12/21/23 and cooked Ground Beef egg roll filling 1/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area in house made Enchilada sauce date marked 12/21/23 and cooked Ground Beef egg roll filling 1/10/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both food items.
01B-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food grade containers stacked wet. Person in charge removed from shelf and placed in dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Open dumpster lid. Person in charge could not close.dumpster lid against wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-15-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface in back parking lot. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 and emailed a copy to Person in charge **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw ground Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (51F - Cold Holding); whole Cream (50F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (54F - Cold Holding); Smoke Fish dip (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F - Cold Holding); Marinara (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Raw ground Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked Meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (51F - Cold Holding); whole Cream (50F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (54F - Cold Holding); Smoke Fish dip (52F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F - Cold Holding); Marinara (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge. **Warning**
11-27-4
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 and emailed a copy to Person in charge **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface in back parking lot. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over flat top grill soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
52
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beer Cheese sauce (125F - Reheating); Beef Gravy (129F - Reheating) time of temperatures 12:40pm Person in charge stated they were reheated and the start time was 10:15 am. Educated Person in charge on reheating TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed Beer Cheese sauce (125F - Reheating); Beef Gravy (129F - Reheating) time of temperatures 12:40pm Person in charge stated they were reheated and the start time was 10:15 am. Educated Person in charge on reheating TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items.
03E-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above the grill and fryers in main kitchen area soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-16-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
33-23-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Keys Brewing Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Keys Brewing Company on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Keys Brewing Company?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at 3 Keys Brewing Company.
How does 3 Keys Brewing Company compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
3 Keys Brewing Company most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has 3 Keys Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 3 Keys Brewing Company have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 Keys Brewing Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 3 Keys Brewing Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Keys Brewing Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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