KEYS JAM-ROCK GRILL
40168 US HWY 19 N, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-940-5265
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator eradicated both, sanitized floor
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026040449 | May 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in kitchen- goat (46F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (46F - Cold Holding), operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator opened new board
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Floor fan Pvc pipes under hand wash sink in kitchen Trays on speed rack
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No kit for quaternary sanitizer
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall next to outlet behind reach in cooler. 5 live roaches between wall and baseboard, next to cooler in storage room
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No kit for quaternary sanitizer
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to cooler in storage room
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator eradicated both, sanitized floor
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on pvc pipe by hand wash sink 1 dead roach on floor by water heater 1 dead roach on floor by reach in cooler Operator removed both and sanitized floor.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor by hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator eradicated both, sanitized floor
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on pvc pipe by hand wash sink 1 dead roach on floor by water heater 1 dead roach on floor by reach in cooler Operator removed both and sanitized floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer ion cook line- raw ox tail over salmon, operator moved ox tail to bottom of freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened 2 days ago, no date. Operator put date on jug.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit, kit expired in 2024
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer at 0ppm, employee added sanitizer, now at 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by spice rack and has bucket stored in it, all items removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -grilled chicken (113F - Hot Holding) operator put chicken back in oven to reheat, cabbage (122F - Hot Holding) operator put back on stove to reheat, reheated to 204F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by rack, rack removed
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry storage, onions picked up off floor
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Washed hands for 7 seconds
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (88F - Hot Holding) on grill, operator put in oven to be reheated
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.