How many health inspections has LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB had?

LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB ever been shut down?

No, LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB?

The most frequently cited violations at LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB

2045 N BEACH RD, Englewood, FL 34223

Sarasota County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ATA MAN INC · License: SEA1800065

LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB in Englewood, FL has 20 inspections on record with 168 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

168Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 17, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Apr 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 7, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 26, 2020 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 18, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 26, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jul 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Sarasota County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.69.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB had?: LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB ever been shut down?: No, LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB?: The most frequently cited violations at LOCK N KEY RESTAURANT AND PUB are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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