Key Colony Inn
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
32
Score
The Key Colony Inn, located at 700 W Ocean Dr in Key Colony Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on February 12, 2026, with a score of 32. This inspection identified 5 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor violations, including issues with a dishmachine's sanitizer strength and an insect control device over a food preparation area which was corrected on-site. While most of its 9 recorded inspections have been medium-risk, this most recent inspection noted significant concerns requiring attention.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
32
Dec 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
41
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
01C-06-5
High Priority - 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
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked eggs, in WIC
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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
16-53-4
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