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GALLEY GRILL OF SUMMERLAND KEY LLC

24862 OVERSEAS HWY, Summerland Key FL 33042 · 3057453440

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5400112
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.Shell eggs, cooked veggies, hollandaise sauce. Coached cook and Chad on time marks which were added during inspection
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
On the breakfast menu Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then touched clean plate. Coached cook on proper hand washing procedures. Cook washed hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Manager moved products to reach in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 waffle batter, cooked sausage, raw shell eggs and hollandaise sauce held under time as a public health control and products not marked with time. Coached manager on proper procedures.
High priority/03F-02-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled near chest freezer at storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at storage area.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease and old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service containers stored outside near front door. Manager removed items and placed inside restaurant.
Basic/25-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board at cook line and front counter. Manger removed towels and began preparing sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee primed Dm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ice buildup in chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, located at expedited shelves. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution.
Basic/21-13-4
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 55 F Ice was added to container. To help bring down temp to 41F
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 90F Reheated on flat top to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Single-service articles, cups, improperly stored on the floor
Basic/25-05-4
Jun 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to bathroom
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to bathroom. Vacuum breakers are on order. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler gasket is in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jun 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to bathroom
High priority/29-34-4
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/. The dish machine has been relocated to another part of the kitchen. The operator plans to file a new floor plan for the remodel.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots on the floor. Clean pots not inverted.
Basic/24-07-4
Flour stored on floor in dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler gasket is in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Cook, Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Cook , Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. IN WALK IN COOLER : butter (47*F - Cold Holding); ham (47*F - Cold Holding); sausage (47*F - Cold Holding); Fish (47*F - Cold Holding A food delivery was put away during inspection and the door will not stay closed during restocking.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.gravy @122F Gravy was stirred and thermostat was turn to warmer temp.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface, can opener blade is soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No hot or cold running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cold holding equipment, walk-in cooler not maintained in good repair. The door to the walk in cooler will not stay shut without shutting door forcefully. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Technician was called for repairs
Basic/14-74-7
Cook, Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4

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