Best Western Gateway to the Keys
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Best Western Gateway to the Keys appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Florida City restaurant scores 66. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towels used as shelf liner for dry goods next to fridge.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack next to fridge.
22-31-4
78
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: At the time of the call back establishment was not serving breakfast.
03B-01-6
86
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin stored next to an opened butter stick. Employee removed the insulin. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer Hart certification expired 2/3/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
67
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Canadian bacon (119 F - Hot Holding). Employee said the Canadian bacon was placed less than 30 minutes ago. Employee increased the temperature of the warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am.
01B-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. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Firm was provided to operator and signed by the employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at the buffet area not wrapped. Employee was coached to wash and wrap RTE fruits.
08B-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no working properly. Temperature was 71° F.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the laundry room.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed plastic utensils not inverted at the buffet counter. Employee stored the utensils properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
35
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored next to oatmeal containers and single service articles. Operator removed the cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters date marked on 1/29/2021.
29-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Western Gateway to the Keys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Western Gateway to the Keys on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Best Western Gateway to the Keys compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Best Western Gateway to the Keys most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Best Western Gateway to the Keys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Gateway to the Keys have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Western Gateway to the Keys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Best Western Gateway to the Keys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Gateway to the Keys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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