Lo' Key Island Grille
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Lo' Key Island Grille appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Lo' Key Island Grille's latest score of 74 falls below the Longboat Key average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of Tylenol in kitchen on shelf next to microwave. Operator removed Tylenol and placed in employee purse. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee drink in handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next cooler door. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf on cook line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of mahi on floor in cooler. Operator moved case of mahi to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs on cook line in standing water. Educated operator on holding utensils. Operator removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense flour. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
74
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut vegetables in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **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 ground beef over shrimp in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in food preparation area with dried food particles. Operator cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed homemade Caesar dressing on the menu being made with raw eggs and not identified. Operator started to add identifier to menus identifying raw eggs in Cease dressing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees with out food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not being kept in chronological order. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date. Educated operator on marking tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups without handles being in dressing being used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink beverage on food preparation table on cook line next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw stored approximately 2" off the cooler floor. Operator moved oysters up on risers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed all tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve Togo container in served area not inverted. Operator inverted container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
26
Dec 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lo' Key Island Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lo' Key Island Grille on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lo' Key Island Grille?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lo' Key Island Grille.
How does Lo' Key Island Grille compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?
Lo' Key Island Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Longboat Key average of 81.
Has Lo' Key Island Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lo' Key Island Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lo' Key Island Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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