Galley Grill of Summerland Key
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Galley Grill of Summerland Key nine times, with records going back to 2023. Galley Grill of Summerland Key was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Galley Grill of Summerland Key's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then touched clean plate. Coached cook on proper hand washing procedures. Cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Manager moved products to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 waffle batter, cooked sausage, raw shell eggs and hollandaise sauce held under time as a public health control and products not marked with time. Coached manager on proper procedures.
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled near chest freezer at storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service containers stored outside near front door. Manager removed items and placed inside restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
25-11-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board at cook line and front counter. Manger removed towels and began preparing sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-10-4
50
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee primed Dm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, located at expedited shelves. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
21-13-4
55
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to bathroom. Vacuum breakers are on order. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket is in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to bathroom
29-34-4
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/. The dish machine has been relocated to another part of the kitchen. The operator plans to file a new floor plan for the remodel. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots on the floor . Clean pots not inverted.
24-07-4
Basic - Flour stored on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket is in poor repair.
14-11-5
52
Jul 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook , Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Cook , Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. IN WALK IN COOLER : butter (47*F - Cold Holding); ham (47*F - Cold Holding); sausage (47*F - Cold Holding); Fish (47*F - Cold Holding A food delivery was put away during inspection and the door will not stay closed during restocking.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.gravy @122F Gravy was stirred and thermostat was turn to warmer temp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No hot or cold running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface , can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment , walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. The door to the walk in cooler will not stay shut without shutting door forcefully. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Technician was called for repairs
14-74-7
Basic - Cook , Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
43
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melons (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50*F - Cold Holding); cheese (48*F - Cold Holding) In reachin unit in cook area . Ice was added to items
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by bathroom.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in unit in cook area is not cold holding at 41 f or below Technician has been called to check this unit **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - In Prep room No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - In cook area , Reach in cooler, walk in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.shrimp thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galley Grill of Summerland Key last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galley Grill of Summerland Key on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galley Grill of Summerland Key?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Galley Grill of Summerland Key.
Has Galley Grill of Summerland Key's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Galley Grill of Summerland Key have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Galley Grill of Summerland Key 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 Galley Grill of Summerland Key inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galley Grill of Summerland Key is inspected around three times per year on average.
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