CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE & TIKI
801 BLACKBURN POINT RD, Osprey FL 34229 · 941-966-1901
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (119F - Hot Holding) at the front counter of the server station. The operator voluntarily discarded the chowder.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018017968 | Mar 2, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | $120 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food slicer components. Advised the operator to disassemble the slicer and clean parts.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee restroom The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in the employee unisex bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic food storage buckets stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the plastic buckets.
Hole in or other damage to wall near the mop sink.
Ice buckets stored on floor between uses behind the tiki bar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in glass door cold holding unit in the server station.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on dining room ceiling in front of kitchen window. Observed black grease peeling from ceiling next to hood in kitchen.
Food stored on floor.Observed case of cabbage on floor in rear walkin cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer inside walkin cooler and along back dock of restaurant with ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gasket on front reach in cooler door gasket at expo window kitchen side.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw grouper and raw mahi in walk-in cooler. The owner raw hamburgers beside the raw grouper on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives was removed from behind 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board.
Open dumpster lid. The manager closed dumpster lid during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open drink of power aid drink in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded open drink in walk-in cooler.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 11/24.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for an original container of mussels in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the mussels.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the ice machine near the rear exit stored in a soiled container.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill stored its clean pans near the kitchen. The operator removed the drill and cleaned and sanitized the pans.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the main bar.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mussels stored over marinated mushrooms in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the mushrooms.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (119F - Hot Holding) at the front counter of the server station. The operator voluntarily discarded the chowder.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket inside the hand sink in the employee restroom blocking access to the sink. The operator removed the bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee restroom. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the ware washing area.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the tiki bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of shredded lettuce on the floor of the produce cooler. The operator properly stored the box of lettuce.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses at the ice machine near the rear exit. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap underneath the walk in cooler door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter panels in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the items were held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); marscapone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the items were held overnight. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding) in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap underneath the walk in cooler door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter panels in the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic lids and plastic portion cups stored on the floor in the outside storage shed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee empty and refill a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink in the server area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled in the dish area.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured underneath the handwashing sink in the server area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of vegetable oil stored on the ground outside in the back of the restaurant. Observed multiple boxes of produce stored on the floor in the outside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice bin behind the tiki bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in use whisk stored in 84F standing water at the breading station. The operator removed and cleaned the whisk.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The soda gun holster behind the restaurant bar was soiled with a slime-like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper stored over cooked rice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw snapper.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled nozzle on the soda gun behind the bar.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed racks for clean dishes with surface rust in the dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled in the dish area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop for the ice machine stored in a soiled container. Operator removed the ice scoop and container for cleaning.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between the wall and the three compartment sink. The operator removed the knives for sanitization.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields in the dish area.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door with no self-closing device.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover underneath a food prep table in the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in the wait station not stored inverted. The operator properly stored the coffee filters.
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.