Inspection Report

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THE KEYS BAR & GRILLE

9905 GULF COAST MAIN ST UNIT H100 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3572013
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10811251
DBPR license4606539

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-41-4

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**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

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**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

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**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

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**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

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**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

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**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

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**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

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**

Warning
#7Basic35B-05-4

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**

Warning
#8Basic29-17-4

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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.