88 Keys Florida
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
64
Score
88 Keys Florida appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so 88 Keys Florida trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
22-02-4
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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**
40-06-5
64
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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**
03F-02-5
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**
22-02-4
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. Observed multiple incomplete documentats. Operator completed the forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
03F-10-5
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**
10-20-4
61
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at cookline. Operator placed ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
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**
13-04-4
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**
31B-04-4
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area.
38-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed entrance to the kitchen from laundry room. Educated the operator.
36-36-4
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**
13-04-4
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**
10-20-4
78
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
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**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jul 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buttermilk over 7 days old from opening the food item. Operator discarded the food item.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed buttermilk with expiration date of 07/16/22. Operator discarded the food item.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed buttermilk at Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour and bread crumb container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 88 Keys Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 88 Keys Florida on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 88 Keys Florida?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 88 Keys Florida.
How does 88 Keys Florida compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
88 Keys Florida most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has 88 Keys Florida's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 88 Keys Florida have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 88 Keys Florida 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 88 Keys Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 88 Keys Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.
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