Blackwater Siren
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Blackwater Siren seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Key Largo restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo, cooked rice and cooked pork not date inside reach in cooler at cooks line, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw grouper filets container stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed waffle fries (frozen) stored next to fryer at kitchen area. Employee moved food to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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. Observed raw tuna packages still on ROP inside walk in cooler. Employee cut packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
47
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across stove at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked black beans containers not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 degreaser spray bottles not labeled with common name at kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on mango salsa container inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pasta container stored on walk in cooler floor. Also observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor by entrance.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna case(frozen) next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed fries next to fryers at cook line**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
50
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cream container in shelves inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips not available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (42F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (41F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per chef from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour and panko containers at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed jalapeños container not covered inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed spray bottle not identified. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
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. Provided form during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed no forms for food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed food stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meat balls and pasta not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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. Observed tuna (frozen) still in ROP in reach in cooler at the cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked meat balls not covered, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the chicken enchilada soup, per operator made on Saturday without date mark. Operator added the date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the storage room Observed stored on the floor of the walk in cooler pickles and plastic water bottles . **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the oven has accumulation of debris **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed small white foam containers on the top shelf of the kitchen , not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the white freezer near the fryers chicken strips not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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. Observed tuna thawed in the vacuum package. Showed operator the notice the tuna must be removed from package before. thawing
06-09-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed soups scoops , mixers with the Food contact service up.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in the flour container touching the food. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blackwater Siren last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blackwater Siren on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blackwater Siren?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blackwater Siren.
How does Blackwater Siren compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Blackwater Siren most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Blackwater Siren's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Blackwater Siren have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blackwater Siren means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Blackwater Siren inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blackwater Siren is inspected around two times per year on average.
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