88 KEYS FLORIDA
101 E RETTA ESPLANADE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.639.7770
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane tank next to bacon at table above Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the propane tank to the bottom of shelf away from food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the can opener blade.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted at kitchen.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor at ware washing area.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish behind ready to eat carrots at Reach in Drawers. Operator placed carrots on back of the raw fish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep counter at kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs not time marked at prep table next to grill. Operator time marked the food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the can opener blade.
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. Observed multiple incomplete documentats. Operator completed the forms.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedures.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles. Operator removed the tongs to a different location.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane and sterno next to food items on shelf at dry storage area. Operator placed on the bottom of shelf next to trash bags.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at cookline. Operator placed ceiling tile.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed handwash sign.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane tank on prep table. Operator removed the propane bottle underneath on shelf.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance form again.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using bowl at flour container. Operator removed the bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple open bottle water of employees at Walk in Cooler next to other food items not segregated. Operator removed the water bottles.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the sugar at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over sour cream at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Educated the operator.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Emailed the Shellfish Tag Guidance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray cart blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the cart.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensil in room temperature water 75F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator removed the utensils.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth bucket on the floor by cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the item off the floor.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed entrance to the kitchen from laundry room. Educated the operator.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint on beard.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to the proper and safe location.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.