Smokin Tuna Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
22
Score
Smokin Tuna Saloon appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Smokin Tuna Saloon was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cheese pizza stored inside black trash bags by freezer storage room.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken box stored over a bag with pizza inside by freezer at storage room.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sause (128F - Hot Holding) at steamer across cook line. As per employee less than one hour. Employee started reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); employee diluted with water, Recheck;Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not dated at reach in cooler across cook line, as per employee prepared a day prior. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with windex not labeled at bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer buckets stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By dry storage room.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maint Observed at storage room, equipment disconnected no TCS food stored.ned in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on racks storage with clean plates. By prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by walk in cooler storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil 123°F inside standing water container by cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by prep area near dishwasher.
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped by bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above by kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS stored on floor by storage room.
25-05-4
22
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection in the kitchen area.
29-34-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking under the sink in the kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. Manager placed straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored inside a plastic container on preparation table.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas inside the reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
67
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Sep 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
82
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10/1/2022. License fee paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area across from stage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
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. Fish stored in reach-in cooler across from grill.
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding next to back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of coke on cook line reach-in cooler. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken thawing in a bucket on the floor. Manager placed chicken on counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. Gaskets of kitchen reach-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water on cook line. Employee placed chicken in sink under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smokin Tuna Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smokin Tuna Saloon on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smokin Tuna Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smokin Tuna Saloon.
How does Smokin Tuna Saloon compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Smokin Tuna Saloon most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Smokin Tuna Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smokin Tuna Saloon have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Smokin Tuna 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 Smokin Tuna Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smokin Tuna Saloon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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