THE KEYS BAR & GRILLE
9905 GULF COAST MAIN ST UNIT H100 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to sanitize. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of air freshener stored on shelf above cooks line. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Brent Childress and Sarah Childress both certified on 12-20-2018 and expired on 12-20-2023 and no other certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front bar used as dump sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust at bar directly above ice bin. **Warning**
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Public ladies room door does not close completely. Repeat from 01-06-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop for tomato sauce on cooks line. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling has hole at entrance of kitchen above make table. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken tile/cove molding in mens public restroom. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table with Bain Marie. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on shelf at prep table in kitchen. Operator removed all personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. At base board in dish machine area. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at small service bar in back of restaurant **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in kitchen used to store food and plates unsealed. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:45 PM.
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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.