Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Boca Grande facility scores 81, putting Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed the entire kitchen layout changed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: The operator is in the process of submitting the plans through their architecture. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Reach in Drawers. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom of Reach in Drawers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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/. Observed the entire kitchen layout changed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth, non absorbent ceiling area next to cookline above Make Table. **Warning**
36-37-5
70
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
55
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer inoperable and being used for dry storage food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed equipment in poor repair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat pineapples at Salad Station. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at dish shelf. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings at dish shelf and 3 on top exterior of dish machine. Operator removed the rodent droppings by cleaning the exterior of the dish machine and shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid at ice cream station handwash sink. Operator removed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Tammy Aitken. The food safety manager arrived during inspection. Pauline Morgan Charles, 03/20/2022. (National Registery of Food Safety Professionals. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of dish machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer inoperable and being used for dry storage food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor extremely soiled at various locations of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water 95F at cookline next to grill. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
33
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 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. Observed 0ppm on test strip at dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched raw chicken and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken and then touching clean plates at cookline. Educated the employee to change gloved and washed hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee at cookline due to no hot water at kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna behind crab cakes at Reach in Drawers and raw shell eggs over condensed milk at Walk in Cooler. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 9 rodent droppings on top exterior of dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork 111F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed in oven to reheat to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the form. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Employee: Feliciano Garcia. The manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. The general manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed the food allergen awareness. **Warning**
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water 78F at kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed extremely soiled floor at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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. Observed tuna at Reach in Drawers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Freezer inoperable and being used for dry storage food items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour container next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at kitchen above cook line. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side at handwash sink inoperable. Operator repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
14
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 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 0ppm on test strip. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cold brew coffee at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw shell eggs to a different location at bottom shelf at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Provided the form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda gun at bar. Educated the operator. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and fries at cookline handwash sink. Educated the cook. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Operator completed the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Observed fish at prep sink. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler behind Make Table and Reach in Freezer next to tea containers inoperable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side faucet inoperable at prep sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed no running water for fish thawing at prep sink. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar above ice bin for ice consumption. Educated the operator. **Warning**
29-17-4
22
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored in reach in cooler over orange juice. Operator moved eggs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler we're 7 eggs in egg carton the cracked and broken shells. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, two cans of Full Red marinara sauce with severely dented sides. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris on underside of large table mixer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in cooks line used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from three of four sinks. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator is in process of building a new bar within the dining room, to include three compartment sink, ice bin with scoop and hand washing sink. Also added cold holding unit in kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen under beer tower damaged and exposing bare plywood. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand washing sink at front cooks line (left hand side) and behind ice cream counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe.
How does Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Boca Grande?
Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Grande average of 81.
Has Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe 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 Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keylime Bistro Boca Grande & the Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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