Kays Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Kays Family Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Kays Family Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Kays Family Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator restocked with sanitizer and primed but lines are dry and retesting at 0PPM. Instructed operators to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Instructed operators to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly at at least 50PPM. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice buckets by ice machine not inverted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator restocked with sanitizer and primed but lines are dry and retesting at 0PPM. Instructed operators to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Instructed operators to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
67
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator restocked with sanitizer and primed but lines are dry and retesting at 0PPM. Instructed operators to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in deli coolers on cook line- Cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Items stacked too high/stored on top of other items in reach in deli coolers on cook line. Operator moved lettuce to lower compartment to cool. Lettuce was cut yesterday. Retemped at 43F. Cheese retemped at 48F, operator moved to lower compartment to cool. Wasn't able to get another retemp before I left. On prep table on cook line- raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding, retemped at 43F) being kept on ice but ice wasn't high enough to keep chicken cold. Operator moved to reach in cooler and retemped at 43F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun nozzles behind bar soiled with slime and debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) operator remade buckets and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice buckets by ice machine not inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator restocked with sanitizer and primed but lines are dry and retesting at 0PPM. Instructed operators to use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
45
Oct 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle is wrapped in soiled twine and not easily cleanable.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler has gaps in walls that appear to be soiled with mold-like residue and gone over with silicone.
36-27-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
78
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, can opener soiled with food debris, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in rear dish area. Employee labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaned area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured in rear prep area. Employee chained co2 tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over food prep. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on a soul system
10-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
25-32-4
90
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kays Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kays Family Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kays Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kays Family Restaurant.
How does Kays Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Kays Family Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Kays Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kays Family Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kays Family Restaurant 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 Kays Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kays Family Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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