KEY COLONY INN
700 W OCEAN DR, Key Colony Beach FL 33051 · 239-707-4687
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP fish thawed in u open packages
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
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.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. The triple sink is set up and will be used to wash dishes and sanitize dishes until repair are made. Tech was called for service
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked eggs, in WIC
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw sausage in WIC
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (89*F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (85*F - Hot Holding items put on grill to reheat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash temp 98F The triple sink is set up and will be used to wash dishes and sanitize dishes until repair are made. Tech was called for service
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 existing bar and kitchen have been remodeled. Triple sink and dish machine was removed from main kitchen. The existing pizza bakery area has a triple and new dish machine.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Rop tuna thawed in unopened packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45*F - Cold Holding); fish (44*F - Cold Holding);
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.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to handwash sink on cookline
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ROP fish thawed in u open packages
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (50*F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50*F - Cold Holding)the unit thermostat was set to a lower temperature. shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (50F - Cold Holding)
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Drawers and lift lid unit on cook line are not cold holding @41F or below
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. Raw fish Thawed in unopened ROP packaging
Kitchen Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage and peeling paint above dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room and dish room
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Soup vide chicken on site. No HACPP plan
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is ROP raw chicken and sou vide chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bags of flour stored on floor.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense diced tomatoes
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage and peeling paint above dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room and dish room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Stored ice cream in freezer not covered with lid
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under dish machine, green hose.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta not date marked
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.
Kitchen Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in wait station area
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.