The Nash Keys

520 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, The Nash Keys has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to eight violations.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large containers in front of kitchen hand wash sink. Employee relocated containers . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sink must be accessible at all times . Containers relocated **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked calibration of thermometers with employee in ice water . Thermometers adjusted to 32 F . **Corrected On-Site**

05-06-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at mop sink. Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53A-02-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to slicer in kitchen . Manager relocated employee purse **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavy dust on floor fan in kitchen

23-03-4

Jun 26, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths - quaternary and ware washing machine - chlorine . Reviewed with manager

16-37-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( oranges) stored with ready-to-eat food ( rolls) in double door cooler . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef patties) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cut lettuce ) in cooler at cook line . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand wash sink at cook line . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for hand washing only. Bucket relocated **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled . Manager labeled spray bottle . **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food ( boxes of oil) stored on floor in kitchen . Manager relocated oil **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nash Keys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nash Keys on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Nash Keys?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Nash Keys.

How does The Nash Keys compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

The Nash Keys most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has The Nash Keys' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Nash Keys have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Nash Keys 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 Nash Keys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Nash Keys is inspected around three times per year on average.

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