Manasota Key, Charlotte County

LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB

2045 N BEACH RD, Manasota Key, FL 34223

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Manasota Key
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-43-4

Detail 24307468

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee beverage quaternary sanitation at bar 3 compartment sink at 500 parts per million. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24307467

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter next to I use cutting board at cold salad station. Repeat from last inspection 9-23-25. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24307466

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart of clean dishes in front of hand wash sink at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24307465

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on clean pan rack at dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 24060017

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked hamburger at cooks line held at 91F, employee stated they had been prepared 3.5 hours prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24060016

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed the following items at expo area and cooks line melted butter, portioned sour cream cups, butter cups, whipped fresh chopped garlic butter and milk and egg dip for fried food none of the items were time marked. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

03B-01-6

Detail 24060013

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked hamburger at cooks line held at 91F, employee stated they had been prepared 3.5 hours prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24060012

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle under prep table at back of kitchen next to containers of food.

02B-02-5

Detail 24060019

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory notice was at the very bottom of menus. The bottoms of the menus have worn off and the consumer advisory is no longer visible. Emailed operator copy of consumer advisory notice operator printed out multiple copies and post it at hostess station and bar areas. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24060014

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24060018

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

33-16-4

Detail 24060011

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-44-1

Detail 24060015

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at cooks line and cold prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23738929

Intermediate - Handwash sink by dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by cart. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 2-19-25

12B-07-4

Detail 23738930

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at back kitchen prep area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 2-19-25 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23738928

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 23568759

Intermediate - Handwash sink in dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by cart of clean dishes.

11-26-1

Detail 23568763

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement

06-09-1

Detail 23568757

Basic - 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. Employee opened packages. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23568764

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23568761

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-17-24 Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23568758

Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cooks line. Repeat 1-17-24 Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23568760

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

06-01-5

Detail 23568762

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed reduced oxygen pack fish thawing in standing water in walk-in-cooler. Employee removed fish from water. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 22568582

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over food on shelf at wait station across from cooks lines.

41-10-4

Detail 22568585

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on front wait staff counter at cooks line next and above food and equipment. Observed operator move chemicals. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22568586

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 10-4-23 Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22568584

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen. Rep 10-4-23 Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22568583

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat 10-4-23 Repeat Violation

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 22343605

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed not all tags are marked with last days served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed not all tags are marked with last days served. Time Extended

03C-89-4

Detail 22343602

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is using non-continuous cooking for chicken wings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Email operater paper work for non-continuous cooking. Operator is reviewing paper to determine if they will continue to use cooking process. Informed operator if they do use non- continuous cooking they must have proper paperwork available and completed. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22343604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22343603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed some old labels stuck to containers after cleaning. Time Extended

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 10Basic: 11Total: 27

08B-56-4

Detail 22339727

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage bottles store in drink ice at bar. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22339718

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying swarming around trash can at far end of bar. Observed 8 small flying insects at entrance to bar by cut fruit dispenser, several were landing on cut fruit. Observed 4 small flying insects on shelf at wait staff area across from cooks line. Observed 1 small flying insect at dry storage room. Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 22339708

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3.5 quarts of made onsite blue cheese dressing and 3.5 qt of cooked quinoa in Walk-in cooler both dated 9-26-23. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22339704

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 3.5 quarts of made onsite blue cheese dressing and 3.5 qt of cooked quinoa in Walk-in cooler both dated 9-26-23. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all items. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22339724

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 small flying insects at entrance to bar by cut fruit dispenser, several were landing on cut fruit. Observed beverage bottles store in drink ice at bar. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of ice. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22339722

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butter cups and melted butter at wait station side of cooks line not time marked. Employee stated items were taken out 2 hours prior and then marked time for all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 22339717

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags are kept stuffed in a plastic pitcher and nor in chronological order. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22339710

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed not all tags are marked with last days served. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22339703

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese in Walk-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 22339705

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment is using non-continuous cooking for chicken wings. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 22339713

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment does not have tags saved for 90 days. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22339707

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area blocked by cart in front of sink and scraper in sink. Operator moved both items. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22339728

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by service bar. Observed operator replace towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22339712

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator has copy of Time as a Control sheet but they are not filled out. Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 22339711

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. No active management control at time of inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22339725

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, roast beef, pies, and fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22339714

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22339716

Basic - Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22339720

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters at cooks line, dishwasher area, and prep areas. Observed em remove beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22339709

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones and keys on shelf above food prep areas at cooks line and prep areas. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22339729

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without be nets. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22339715

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at clean pan rack at dishwasher area. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 22339719

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment at salad/ desserts station. Observed operator remove fly tape. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22339726

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed some hand wash sinks did not have hand washing signs. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22339706

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22339721

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket bottom shelf of cooks line next to open bag of corn chips. Observed employee move chips for proper storage. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22339723

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour, sugar and bottles of oil all removed from or containers not labeled. Warning

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 21919200

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above dessert prep table. Observed operator remove medication. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21919199

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at Salad station and dishwasher machine area blocked by carts. Observed operator move carts and informed staff of pro procedures. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21919201

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on work tables and shelf throughout above consumer food. Observed remove beverages and educate staff on proper storage and placement of employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 21919202

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at cooks line. Observed operator move bucket for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 21733376

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 2023-01-27: Observed operator has employees completing Employee Health Agreements as the come to work. Extending time to complete all staff Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21733378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: Observed ceiling tiles still missing Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21733377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Several Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: Observed several cutting boards still have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Operator has new board on order. Time Extended

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21730443

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects at bar area and 3 in hall by beer cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21730447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cups at wait staff side of cooks line at 71F. Employee state butter was removed from cooler 30 minutes prior. Observed operator return butter to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21730446

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Informed operator of proper date marking and keeping of tags. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21730444

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21730449

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, observed several small cutting boards soiled throughout kitchen. Warning

27-19-4

Detail 21730441

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand sink at wait staff station in front of cooks with very low water pressure. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21730445

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

22-20-5

Detail 21730442

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on ice chute of soda machine at wait staff area. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21730450

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen areas. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21730448

Basic - Several Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

May 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21115966

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. Observed kitchen dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 000 parts per million. Observed employee set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21115970

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna not separated from cut greens in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed employee move raw tuna to lower shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21115972

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer bucket on counter at cooks line. Observed employee move bucket to lower shelf away from food and equipment. Observed can of stainless steel cleaner on shelf above prep table. Observed employee move can to chemical shelf.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 21115968

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tag remove from oysters before container is empty and last of oyster has been used.

22-02-4

Detail 21115967

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on nozzle of soda gun at wait station at bar. Observed employee clean nozzle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-02-5

Detail 21115971

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

08B-38-4

Detail 21115969

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce and oysters on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed employee move all items to shelves. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.