Longboat Key, Manatee County

LO' KEY ISLAND GRILLE

5620 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key, FL 34228

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Longboat Key
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 24410514

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of Tylenol in kitchen on shelf next to microwave. Operator removed Tylenol and placed in employee purse. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24410513

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee drink in handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24410512

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the underside of soda dispenser with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning the area. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24055481

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next cooler door. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24055483

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense flour. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24055484

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top shelf on cook line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24055482

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of mahi on floor in cooler. Operator moved case of mahi to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24055485

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs on cook line in standing water. Educated operator on holding utensils. Operator removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 23704362

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cut vegetables in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23704361

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over shrimp in 4 drawer reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved beef below shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23704364

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 23704371

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags not being kept in chronological order. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23704370

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date. Educated operator on marking tags. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23704368

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in food preparation area with dried food particles. Operator cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 23704369

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed homemade Caesar dressing on the menu being made with raw eggs and not identified. Operator started to add identifier to menus identifying raw eggs in Cease dressing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23704359

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees with out food handlers certification. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23704360

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23704372

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups without handles being in dressing being used to dispense dressings. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23704366

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink beverage on food preparation table on cook line next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23704373

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw stored approximately 2" off the cooler floor. Operator moved oysters up on risers. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23704367

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23704363

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23704365

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve Togo container in served area not inverted. Operator inverted container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.