Surly Siren Saloon

310 Front St, Key West, FL 33040

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Surly Siren Saloon has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above whole limes. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Bar area: soda nozzles.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks inside the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at the bar area.

29-49-6

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kitchen and back area: toys and miscellaneous items

33-31-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen table by the cook line.

21-12-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Kitchen

21-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area by the entrance.

36-17-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Cristina Van Hoove no proof of food manager certificate.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Destinee newton, Julie acciardi, Jared long, mark straiton, Kayla basham working with no food handler certificate.

53B-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

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 throughout establishment.

36-02-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Apr 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.

23-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surly Siren Saloon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surly Siren Saloon on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surly Siren Saloon?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surly Siren Saloon.

How does Surly Siren Saloon compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Surly Siren Saloon most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Surly Siren Saloon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Surly Siren Saloon have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Surly Siren 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.

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