Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant

1660 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
23
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

By comparison, the average Osprey facility scores 74, putting Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

10
Inspections
6
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not stored in the original packaging stored over ice cream in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Chef removed the beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of escargot dented at the seams. 3 cans of baked beans rusted on the tops of the cans. Chef discarded the cans. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the cook line area. Chef removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over marinara and ready to eat peppers in the reach in cooler on the cook line area. Chef removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf next to clean pans next to the walk in cooler area. Chef removed the medicine, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon, Gravex, grouper ceviche pouched eggs and carpaccio served on the menu with no identifier. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a kitchen to the establishment with no plans submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the cook line area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
23
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemical stored with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator proctored the sparky chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter packets were used for breakfast service. The operator discarded the butter packets. A copy of the Time as Public Health Control was emailed to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter packets were used for breakfast service. The operator discarded the butter packets. A copy of the Time as Public Health Control was emailed to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with flour.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the mixer cage soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the reduced oxygen packaged fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in the wall above the rear exit of the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
33
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiple ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area and on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination in the server station.
25-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the low boy cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets for the middle reach in cooler in the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw flounder stored on the floor in the walk n freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the storage area in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up behind the bar.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the hand sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar and bread crumbs stored uncovered in the storage area in the kitchen. Observed multiple foods stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a cutting board near the steam table in the expo line.
21-12-4
41
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handles for the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
74
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator had a service tech fix the machine. Observed the chlorine solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (59F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter packets. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (59F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter packets. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over chicken marsala in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 ants near the rear exit of the kitchen. The operator cleaned with a wiping cloth and bleach solution. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine sanitizer test kit expired 9/2022. The operator obtained a new test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 chicken noodle soup and cooked pasta prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marks. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl from the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handles for the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the bar storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler underneath the grill. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm on the cook line. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
19
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
47
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed oyster tag with shipping date of 10/3 not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the spray sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed quaternary test kit in the dish area expired 9/2020. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear screen door of the kitchen not protected with a self closing door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
61
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
23
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored on a shelf above a food prep table. Operator properly stored the WD-40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flour stored in uncovered bin with unidentified physical contamination. Operator discarded the flour. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw bacon stored over bottled orange juice in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Observed slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of the dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout the kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on middle reach in cooler door on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear screen door of the kitchen not protected with a self closing door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wiping cloths not stored in a container near the hand sink in the dish area.
21-14-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler near the hand sink on the cook line. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour stored in uncovered bin with unidentified physical contamination. Operator discarded the flour. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to ready to eat deli salami. Operator moved salami to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed oyster advisory posted in small print at host stand. Emailed operator form HR 5025-131. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-04-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order. Operator stated he will place tags in chronological order. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cooked line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed open glass of coffee on prep table on cutting board. Operator removed glass. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at end of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware in storage area not inverted. Operator removed and properly replaced with clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant.

How does Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Osprey?

Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Osprey average of 74.

Has Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casey Key Resorts - Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.