The Keys Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025
61
Score
The Keys Bar & Grille appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so The Keys Bar & Grille trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area, also floors in beer walk-in cooler and side room with ice machine not smooth, durable, easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen and men's bathroom, multiple holes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Operator has begun patching holes. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outside opens into kitchen from bar and dining room, vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at side of bar near walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 by large ice machine near walk-in cooler at side of bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming 3 times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 200ppm quaternary. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time extension given to allow operator time to service dishwashing machine. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **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. Missing chlorine test strips for dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in side liquor room handwash sink to left of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in front part of bar, draining into ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at side of bar near walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 6 by large ice machine near walk-in cooler at side of bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar area, also floors in beer walk-in cooler and side room with ice machine not smooth, durable, easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen and men's bathroom, multiple holes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Operator has begun patching holes. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer back right of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Outside opens into kitchen from bar and dining room, vermin present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
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Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for checking dishwashing sanitizer level at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel mixing cup used to dispense ice in ice bin in bar area at front of the restaurant. operator removed cups and replaced with scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in bar area missing and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under hand sink as you enter the kitchen area to the left. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in kitchen ceiling light near the ovens.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies or men's room used by employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on top lip of reach in cooler outside bar area where sliding doors close.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed sink in bar area loose and not firmly attached to the wall as you enter the. Bar area.
29-08-4
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of air freshener stored on shelf above cooks line. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Brent Childress and Sarah Childress both certified on 12-20-2018 and expired on 12-20-2023 and no other certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front bar used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust at bar directly above ice bin. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table with Bain Marie. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on shelf at prep table in kitchen. Operator removed all personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At base board in dish machine area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in kitchen used to store food and plates unsealed. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public ladies room door does not close completely. Repeat from 01-06-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop for tomato sauce on cooks line. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has hole at entrance of kitchen above make table. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken tile/cove molding in mens public restroom. **Warning**
36-03-4
26
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50F - Cold Holding) in reach cooler under window line for 4 hours per operator. Operator discard ham. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw bacon over pre cooked chicken wings. Operator removed and rearranged order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed pre cooked chicken wings frozen thawed out under refrigerator held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator dated marked chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 75F in Hand washing sink in bar area entrance.
27-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed reach in cooler under window. Water leaking under equipment. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in ice machine in bar area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Hand washing sink in bar area entrance leaking under pipe when running water.
29-11-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed bathroom door open.Operator closed door. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women bathroom door not self closing tight fitting. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Keys Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Keys Bar & Grille on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Keys Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Keys Bar & Grille.
How does The Keys Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Keys Bar & Grille most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has The Keys Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Keys Bar & Grille have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Keys Bar & Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Keys Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Keys Bar & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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