Keeper's Bistro and Bar
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Keeper's Bistro and Bar stretching back to 2022. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited three times.
Among Port St. Joe restaurants, the typical score is 84; Keeper's Bistro and Bar is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,white substance on the cook line not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
95
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: Observed dish machine still not sanitizing. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Raid back chemical area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 3 live roaches found in the following location. Observed 1 live roach in the waitress station underneath the drink station table. Observed 1 live roach underneath the dish machine on the floor. Observed 1 live roach on the hood system suppression line against the wall on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back prep area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in front of the post mix station.
08B-38-4
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach on the food counter in the kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A copy of the Consumer advisory was printed and posted doing my inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured,back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stack clean plastic food containers ,back prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk in cooler and back prep area and bar .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime,hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
02D-01-5
58
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both employee hand sinks in the kitchen has knife, and cup. Employee removed items from the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, in the bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, in the bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of extra fine whole green beans on the walk in freezer floor. Manager removed items off the walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area .
31B-04-4
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Had operator set up three compartment with sanitizer unit dish machine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the heating element around the walk in freezer door not working and observed ice buildup on the door.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting,in the back storage area wet plastic food containers are being stacked and not properly air dried.
24-08-4
70
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, in the waitress area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside employee hand washing sink in the waitress station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered,inside the walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning containers on the cook line and back storage area not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink.
31B-04-4
70
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keeper's Bistro and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keeper's Bistro and Bar on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keeper's Bistro and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Keeper's Bistro and Bar.
How does Keeper's Bistro and Bar compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?
Keeper's Bistro and Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Joe average of 84.
Has Keeper's Bistro and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Keeper's Bistro and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Keeper's Bistro and Bar 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 Keeper's Bistro and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keeper's Bistro and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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