Keys Restaurants
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Keys Restaurants has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Plant City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By drive thru
38-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in drive thru
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not converted on ice machine with standing water in it. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks where dressings are is soiled with mold like substance Walk-in cooler fan cover soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup around walking cooler, condenser line, also observed bucket underneath to catch water
14-69-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine. Manager moved piping to go over drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of unlabeled blue cleaner stored in drive through window by unlabeled bin of sugar
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottle of blue cleaner in drive thru window not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hannah Cox promoted last November
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 5 employees working with no Certified Food Manager on site. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently 2 new hires two weeks ago and didn't acknowledge reporting agreement per person in charge
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.Missing expiration dates of certifications
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser by back prep line not dispensing soap
31B-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar by drive through window not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of frozen breaded chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup on condenser line and on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of broaster oven, warmer and reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris and grease that is dripping onto floor Exterior of microwave on cook line soiled with accumulated debris
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened water bottle on shelf in walk in cooler above cheese. Observed styrofoam cup with lid and yellow straw stored on dry storage shelf on container of Calabrian chili flakes.
12B-13-4
32
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: no proof available **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep area hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: No proof of training for line level **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
67
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brady Keys **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 5 people working on site **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep area hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Wendy's cup on prep table next to bags and deli meats. Opened bottle of water in walk in cooler as well. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee making breadsticks **Warning**
13-03-4
50
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of Hospitality resource supply for employees.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish area. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On condenser line and on floor
14-69-4
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. Cooked cheese and pepperoni pizza on cook line. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb in mop sink where spray hose is attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Paper towel dispenser by dish area unable to dispense towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, in ice bin. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain pipe on ice machine **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
43
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near dry storage
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Near dry storage
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sorry nozzle on three compartment sink
23-03-4
70
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind and under three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tots in wic floor
08B-38-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on shelf over flip top unit at back of cookline
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plate stored in sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Side sink near dishroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers in dry storage floor
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Keys Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Keys Restaurants on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Keys Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Keys Restaurants.
How does Keys Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Keys Restaurants most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Keys Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Keys Restaurants have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Keys Restaurants means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Keys Restaurants inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Keys Restaurants is inspected around three times per year on average.
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