CASEY KEY RESORTS - RESTAURANT
1660 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Osprey FL 34229 · 9419662121
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 ants near the rear exit of the kitchen. The operator cleaned with a wiping cloth and bleach solution.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a kitchen to the establishment with no plans submitted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the cook line area.
Jun 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a kitchen to the establishment with no plans submitted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the cook line area.
Apr 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on a shelf next to clean pans next to the walk in cooler area. Chef removed the medicine,
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of escargot dented at the seams. 3 cans of baked beans rusted on the tops of the cans. Chef discarded the cans.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not stored in the original packaging stored over ice cream in the reach in freezer next to the cook line. Chef removed the beef
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over marinara and ready to eat peppers in the reach in cooler on the cook line area. Chef removed the eggs.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored next to bottles of liquor in the bar area. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the cook line area. Chef removed the bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw cold smoked salmon, Gravex, grouper ceviche pouched eggs and carpaccio served on the menu with no identifier.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the dishwasher area. Chef placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a kitchen to the establishment with no plans submitted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the cook line area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment on the cook line soiled.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with flour.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter packets were used for breakfast service. The operator discarded the butter packets. A copy of the Time as Public Health Control was emailed to the operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter packets were used for breakfast service. The operator discarded the butter packets. A copy of the Time as Public Health Control was emailed to the operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemical stored with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator proctored the sparky chemical.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the mixer cage soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper and salmon 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 reduced oxygen packaged fish.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler door gaskets.
Hole in the wall above the rear exit of the kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. The operator discarded the solution.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Multiple ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area and on the cook line.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles on the cook line.
Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination in the server station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the low boy cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets for the middle reach in cooler in the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw flounder stored on the floor in the walk n freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the storage area in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up behind the bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the hand sink on the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar and bread crumbs stored uncovered in the storage area in the kitchen. Observed multiple foods stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a cutting board near the steam table in the expo line.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handles for the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator had a service tech fix the machine. Observed the chlorine solution at 100ppm.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 50 ants near the rear exit of the kitchen. The operator cleaned with a wiping cloth and bleach solution.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over chicken marsala in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets (59F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter packets.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (59F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the butter had been held overnight. The operator discarded the butter packets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine sanitizer test kit expired 9/2022. The operator obtained a new test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken noodle soup and cooked pasta prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl from the sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handles for the reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the bar storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler underneath the grill. The operator discarded the tuna.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution at 0ppm on the cook line. The operator refilled the solution to 100ppm.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed bean soup (52F - Cooling) cooked time exceeding 6 hours in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean soup (52F - Cooling) cooked time exceeding 6 hours in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the soup.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the items were prepared no more than 2 days. The operator placed date marks on the items.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the tuna.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the towel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the handwashing sink on the cook line.
The rear exit in the kitchen not protected with self-closing doors.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the spray sanitizer.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear screen door of the kitchen not protected with a self closing door.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cooked salmon in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw calamari.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets cold holding at the front counter at 66F. The operator stated the butter has been held for less than two hours. The operator placed them in the reach in cooler for proper cooling. The operator was emailed a Time/Temperature for Public Health Form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pills stored in a bag on top of a reach in cooler behind the bar. The operator properly stored the pills.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the spray sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink in the dish area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for the handwashing sink in the dish area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rolf Zahnd.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna and salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Cutting boards on the cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in the prep area soiled with grease and food debris.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear screen door of the kitchen not protected with a self closing door.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onion stored with ready to eat cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the tomatoes.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet in the prep area near the walk in cooler.
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