Casey Key Fish House
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Casey Key Fish House nine times, with records going back to 2022. Casey Key Fish House was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Osprey facility scores 74, putting Casey Key Fish House on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw grouper and raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The owner raw hamburgers beside the raw grouper on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives was removed from behind 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The manager closed dumpster lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open drink of power aid drink in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded open drink in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 11/24.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for an original container of mussels in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the mussels. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine near the rear exit stored in a soiled container.
10-12-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill stored its clean pans near the kitchen. The operator removed the drill and cleaned and sanitized the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the main bar.
29-17-4
67
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap underneath the walk in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter panels in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the items were held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the items were held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the foods. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap underneath the walk in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter panels in the kitchen.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic lids and plastic portion cups stored on the floor in the outside storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee empty and refill a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink in the server area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured underneath the handwashing sink in the server area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of vegetable oil stored on the ground outside in the back of the restaurant. Observed multiple boxes of produce stored on the floor in the outside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in use whisk stored in 84F standing water at the breading station. The operator removed and cleaned the whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The soda gun holster behind the restaurant bar was soiled with a slime-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
39
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef and raw chicken stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose bibb outside the rear entrance.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed racks for clean dishes with surface rust I. The dish area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles of spray chemicals not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. Operator removed the bowl from the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured at the wait station and near the rear exit. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage container on the reach in cooler cutting board in the kitchen. Operator discarded the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the outside reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled container. Operator removed the ice scoop and container for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored on oven doors on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self-closing device at the rear exit door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a food prep table in the kitchen. Operator stored the wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed soap and bleach mixture used for sanitizer solution for the dining area. Operator discarded the solution and refilled with bleach and water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
32
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap before putting on gloves to work with food on the cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw ground beef underneath the raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussel tags not maintained in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in dish area. Operator supplied handwash sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in dish area not adequately secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers not properly air dried in dish area. Operator properly stored containers to allow them to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths used under cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station not inverted or protected. Operator inverted the coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casey Key Fish House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casey Key Fish House on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casey Key Fish House?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casey Key Fish House.
How does Casey Key Fish House compare to other restaurants in Osprey?
Casey Key Fish House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Osprey average of 74.
Has Casey Key Fish House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casey Key Fish House have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casey Key Fish House 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 Casey Key Fish House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casey Key Fish House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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