Hog's Breath Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
47
Score
Hog's Breath Saloon appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced empty container and primed new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken breast stored over precooked chicken wings. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at outdoor ice bins.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cups used as scoops in toppings containers at flip top cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle to microwave at prep line broken.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers at prep line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs handles in contact with dice tomatoes at flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all restrooms. Operator located extra signs and placed into restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ice machine area.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in front of cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handwashing sink in front of cook line. Operator took it out onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line handles. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
64
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across from cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by iced machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
70
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees changing tasks from soil to clean utensils but no hand wash.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By ice machines in the back. Walk in cooler floor is in bad condition.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
64
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holsters soiled at outdoor bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Employee removed debris during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hog's Breath Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hog's Breath Saloon on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hog's Breath Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hog's Breath Saloon.
How does Hog's Breath Saloon compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Hog's Breath Saloon most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Hog's Breath Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hog's Breath Saloon have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hog's Breath Saloon 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 Hog's Breath Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hog's Breath Saloon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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