Key Colony Inn
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
32
Score
Key Colony Inn appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Key Colony Inn's latest score of 32 falls below the Florida average of 72. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 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. The triple sink is set up and will be used to wash dishes and sanitize dishes until repair are made . Tech was called for service
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked eggs, in WIC
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw sausage in WIC
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (89*F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (85*F - Hot Holding items put on grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash temp 98F The triple sink is set up and will be used to wash dishes and sanitize dishes until repair are made . Tech was called for service
16-53-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
01C-06-5
32
Dec 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
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 existing bar and kitchen have been remodeled. Triple sink and dish machine was removed from main kitchen. The existing pizza bakery area has a triple and new dish machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Rop tuna thawed in unopened packaging
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45*F - Cold Holding); fish (44*F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to handwash sink on cookline
36-27-5
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.
06-09-1
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP fish thawed in u open packages
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (50*F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50*F - Cold Holding)the unit thermostat was set to a lower temperature. shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Drawers and lift lid unit on cook line are not cold holding @41F or below
14-74-7
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. Raw fish Thawed in unopened ROP packaging
06-09-1
Basic - Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
36-27-5
64
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: double sink needs Vacuum breaker **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room and dish room - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage and peeling paint above dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage and peeling paint above dish machine **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under dish machine, green hose.
29-34-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Pasta not date marked
02C-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Kitchen Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in wait station area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
61
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Key Colony Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Key Colony Inn on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Key Colony Inn?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Key Colony Inn.
Has Key Colony Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Key Colony Inn have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Key Colony Inn 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 Key Colony Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Key Colony Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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