Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon

15 Sunset Key Dr, Key West, FL 33040
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp single rack machine Dishwasher (Temperature 142F); corrected on sight Dishwasher (Temperature 162F) **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawers under cook line: beef (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) person in charge had employees add ice to product. Retested beef (40F - Cold Hold) shrimp (43F - cold holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on large door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hanks Hair of the Dog Saloon is inspected roughly once per year on average.