KEYSTONE INN (THE)
208 W. STATE ROAD 100 · KEYSTONE HEIGHTS · Bradford County · FL 32656
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 11
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of sliced apples with a dent present. Operator discarded.
22-41-4High 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). Dishwasher ran multiple times, sanitizer dispensing while drain is open, not allowing sanitizer to reach dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cut lemons with bare hand.
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a bucket of beets with mold like substance on beets, located in the outdoor walk in cooler
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects present, 1 in back cook line and 2 in server station.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, observed raw ground beef over cooked sausages, and raw fish sitting on top of cooked green beans.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings in back storage closet where single service items are stored. Per Linda Strickland at district office this is a following day callback. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring dirty dishes into back, did not wash hands afterwards, then went to table and handed rolled silverware to customers.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In second walk-in cooler outside, observed, house made potato salad (47F – Cold Holding); pudding x2 (47/47F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F – Cold Holding); house made ranch dressing (46F – Cold Holding); peas (46F- cold holding); raw fish (46F – Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature 43f at fan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs on cook line temperature at 50F. Operator moved shell eggs to walk in cooler to bring temperature down to proper range. Sliced cheese in flip-top cooler temperature 48F. Operator stated that cooler lid was opened and closed often for service. In second walk-in cooler outside, observed, house made potato salad (47F – Cold Holding); pudding x2 (47/47F – Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F – Cold Holding); house made ranch dressing (46F – Cold Holding); peas (46F- cold holding); raw fish (46F – Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature 43f at fan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary tablets stored over ready to eat food. Observed boxed pasta stored next to chemicals in back kitchen area. Observed pine scented cleaner next to enchilada sauce and canned beverages.
Intermediate 4
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broken ambient thermometer on outdoor walk in cooler.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table top can opener with food debris and rust. Deli slicer observed with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated he does not have test strips to test that proper ppm are present. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated he had four employees longer than 60 days without training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin with black/green mold like substance throughout entire machine.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage over ready to eat foods. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans stacked in drying area of dish area with water and wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in cooler, walk-in cooler, reach in freezer, walk-in freezer have torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple floors, walls and ceilings with dust, grease and food debris throughout entire restaurant. Water heater observed with grease buildup. Observed Walk-in cooler floor with heavy food debris and soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor of outdoor walk-in cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall and door frame in outside storage closet in disrepair and open to allowing pests in. Also at wait station, wood cabinet shelves rotting.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in entire walk-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line and in dish room with heavy debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler, walk-in cooler, reach in freezer, walk-in freezer gaskets observed with food debris and black/green mold like substance. Observed front and back cook line with food debris build up on burners. Soda machine in sever station observed with black/green mold like substance on dispensing heads. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler in server station. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.