Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill 13 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizing solution, chlorine tested at 50ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda fountain ice chute has buildup of black mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at end of expo used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on salad cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 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. Tested at 0ppm. Discussed with operator setting up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses by soda fountain in wait station. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on salad cooler door **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top salad cooler. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 2 employees over 60 days of hire and no proof of training available. Rest of team with in 60 days of hire **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in cooler. Cole slaw in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line observed cracking by vents. No active leaking observed at time of inspection **Warning**
36-32-5
64
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda fountain in wait station has buildup of mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda fountain in wait station has buildup of mold-like substance. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Gaskets torn on flip top cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. Tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at soda fountain in wait station has buildup of mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of soda syrup on floor near electric panel. Fryer oil containers on floor in dish area. Employee placed items on racks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in store room. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jun 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on service line and directly in front of the walk-in cooler made of unsealed wood **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
58
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3-compartment sink disconnected at time of inspection
27-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold up inside ice machine near walk-in cooler
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at back door in kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 red ice buckets stored on floor near walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed 3-compartment sink not properly working across from dish machine
29-07-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature at prep sink Corrected- observed employee place under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors throughout kitchen missing tiles, and used wood paneling for floors
36-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill.
How does Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill 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 Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keith's Oaks Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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