KEYLIME BISTRO BOCA GRANDE & THE LOOSE CABOOSE ICE CREAM SHOPPE

Name: KEYLIME BISTRO BOCA GRANDE & THE LOOSE CABOOSE ICE CREAM SHOPPE
Address: 433 4 ST W, BOCA GRANDE, FL, 33921, US
Rating: 45.5

433 4 ST W, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921

License #4602185

🍦 Dessert/Ice Cream ℹ️

45.5 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 3, 2026 · 5 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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KEYLIME BISTRO BOCA GRANDE & THE LOOSE CABOOSE ICE CREAM SHOPPE in BOCA GRANDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 85 total violations — 21 critical, 19 major, 45 minor.

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December 30, 2025

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl to scoop sauce at steam table. Operator replaced with the ladle.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at ware washing area handwash sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of dish machine during inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline with no hair restraint.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer inoperable and being used for dry storage food items.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor extremely soiled at various locations of the kitchen.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water 95F at cookline next to grill. Operator removed the water.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat pineapples at Salad Station. Operator switched the food items.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at dish shelf.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings at dish shelf and 3 on top exterior of dish machine. Operator removed the rodent droppings by cleaning the exterior of the dish machine and shelf.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lid at ice cream station handwash sink. Operator removed the lid.
[53A-05-6] 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/. Person in Charge: Tammy Aitken. The food safety manager arrived during inspection. Pauline Morgan Charles, 03/20/2022. (National Registery of Food Safety Professionals.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[06-09-1] 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. Observed tuna at Reach in Drawers.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Freezer inoperable and being used for dry storage food items.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed extremely soiled floor at various locations throughout the kitchen.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour container next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the flour container.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at kitchen above cook line.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side at handwash sink inoperable. Operator repaired during inspection.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
[22-41-4] 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 0ppm on test strip at dish machine.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched raw chicken and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw chicken and then touching clean plates at cookline. Educated the employee to change gloved and washed hands.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee at cookline due to no hot water at kitchen handwash sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna behind crab cakes at Reach in Drawers and raw shell eggs over condensed milk at Walk in Cooler. Educated the operator.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 9 rodent droppings on top exterior of dish machine.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork 111F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed in oven to reheat to a minimum of 165F.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the form.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[53A-05-6] 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/. Employee: Feliciano Garcia. The manager arrived during inspection.
[53A-11-4] No person in charge present during hours of operation. The general manager arrived during inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
[53A-15-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed the food allergen awareness.
[27-16-5] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water 78F at kitchen handwash sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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. Observed fish at prep sink. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler behind Make Table and Reach in Freezer next to tea containers inoperable.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side faucet inoperable at prep sink.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed no running water for fish thawing at prep sink. Operator placed under running water.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar above ice bin for ice consumption. Educated the operator.
[22-41-4] 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 0ppm on test strip.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cold brew coffee at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw shell eggs to a different location at bottom shelf at Walk in Cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
[02C-03-5] 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 milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided the form during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda gun at bar. Educated the operator.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and fries at cookline handwash sink. Educated the cook.
[11-26-1] 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. Operator completed the document during inspection.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink.