Keysbite
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
45
Score
Keysbite has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Key Largo restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked salsa dated on 03/09 on shelves at walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked salsa dated on 03/09 on shelves at walk in cooler, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee closed lid during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, employee removed from holder to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dishwashing area.
36-34-5
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. Observed raw tuna still on ROP package inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed lard container stored on mop sink, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers above dishwasher machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
45
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee keeps lid closed during inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands at cook line, coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee removed from holder and moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty container inside hand wash sink at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
31A-11-4
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 raw mahi fillets (38F - Hot Holding) still on ROP packets at walk in freezer.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottle next to cutting board on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooked chili stored in crakes plastic container at kitchen area, employee discarded container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw fish fillets container stored on walk in freezer floor, employee stored properly during inspection.Also observed food cases stored under rack at walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi fillets (38F - Hot Holding) in container on standing water at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
33
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee add more ice to container. Also observe cooked yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, cooked rice was discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe homemade potatoes (115F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee reheated during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, cooked rice was discarded during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yellow rice not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe an employee at cook line not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observe clean utensils stored on dirty container under steam table at cook line, operator moved container to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe raw shrimp container stored on floor at walk in cooler, also observe frozen cooked pork container stored on floor next to walk in cooler entrance, operator moved container to walk in cooler and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork (frozen) thawing next to walk in cooler entrance, operator moved container to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Ice bin soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw food stored on the floor at the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers on rack next to dishwashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching bun and no hand wash. Instructed in correct procedures.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked green beans (114F - Hot Holding at cook line, as per employee less than 30 minutes, employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed next to coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on HWS across walk in cooler entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coconut flakes and pecans container not identified with common name at dessert station.
02D-01-5
47
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved salad to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented beans cans located at dry storage, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade taco sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 10/24 in shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed homemade taco sauce (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 10/24 in shelves at walk in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, chicken wings and bacon not date marked in shelves at walk in cooler, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager clean it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in freezer handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks next to food at the cook line. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed HWS hot water handle in disrepair located next to 3 compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter next to coffee machine. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching ground coffee container at the front counter next to coffeemaker.
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers in rack next to dishwasher machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at cook line, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee container not identified next to coffeemaker.
02D-01-5
22
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top shelf over butter in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Above triple sink the Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop for rice flour has broken handle
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in freezer door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
21-07-4
39
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); next to flour and bread crumbs containers in kitchen area, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee put eggs in ice bath at the time of the inspection. pooled eggs (42F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee washing his hands with gloves on it. Manager instructed employee during inspection l **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed during inspection. Also see employee discarding dirty water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Also a case of frozen conch stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in rack in front dishwasher machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keysbite last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keysbite on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keysbite?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Keysbite.
How does Keysbite compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Keysbite most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Keysbite's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Keysbite have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Keysbite 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 Keysbite inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keysbite is inspected around three times per year on average.
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