The Keys Grill and Piano Bar
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2024
50
Score
Public records show five inspections at The Keys Grill and Piano Bar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The Keys Grill and Piano Bar's latest score of 50 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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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
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: mashed potatoes in the hot well at 128°. These were moved to the oven. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 fly at the window bar and a fly by the prep sink in the kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the first soda gun at the window bar is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the thermometer for the hi temp dish wash machine was not working.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: batter in the walk-in cooler from Sunday, per staff, no label. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: a drink over food on the cook line. This was discarded by the manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on the clean dish rack dishes.
16-46-4
50
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: raw shrimp(not commercially sealed) over unpacked flour and potatoes in the cook line reach-in freezer. All items were placed in a complying order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects at a water pitcher, at the bar.
35A-02-6
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: open gallon milk, no date of open mark. This was not opened today per the staff. Date added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the far soda gun had buildup in a soda port. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
61
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade with dried food debris on it. This was moved to the dish pit. ALSO, 2 soda guns had buildup. These were then being cleaned by staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a device to take surface temperatures. Devices were searched on line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 5 drinks stored in the cook line reach-in freezer, these were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old dried label residue on clean food pans on the clean dish rack.
16-46-4
67
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings on cook line at 58F. Manager advised that wings had been out for 90 minutes. Manger placed wings in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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 - 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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available
51-18-6
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with a whisk and ice in the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open cup with ice and drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Keys Grill and Piano Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Keys Grill and Piano Bar on file is from Aug 28, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Keys Grill and Piano Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Keys Grill and Piano Bar.
How does The Keys Grill and Piano Bar compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
The Keys Grill and Piano Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has The Keys Grill and Piano Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Keys Grill and Piano Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Keys Grill and Piano Bar 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 The Keys Grill and Piano Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Keys Grill and Piano Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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