LO' KEY ISLAND GRILLE
5620 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Manatee County · FL 34228
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High 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-20-5High 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**
41-27-4High 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**
Intermediate 6
01C-05-4Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date. Educated operator on marking tags. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
02B-04-5Intermediate – 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**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – 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**
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
08B-47-4Basic – 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-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – 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**
25-06-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.