The Saint Hotel Key West
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, The Saint Hotel Key West has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
By comparison, the average Key West facility scores 74, putting The Saint Hotel Key West on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored inside hand wash sink located bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored next to cooking oil across from cook line oven. Manager had employee move cooking oil to dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in dry storage reach-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cream in bar reach-in cooler. Manager had employee move eggs to bottom shelf. Raw hamburger stored over spinach in reach-in cooler located in dry storage. Manager had employee place raw hamburger on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in dry storage reach-in cooler: cooked chicken (45F - Cooling). Employee stated item prepared the previous day.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in dry storage reach-in cooler: cooked chicken (45F - Cooling). Employee stated item prepared the previous day.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training available for one employee. Two employees on duty.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen entrance. Employee removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven cook line oven handle. Manager had employee place tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
32
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Saint Hotel Key West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Saint Hotel Key West on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does The Saint Hotel Key West compare to other restaurants in Key West?
The Saint Hotel Key West most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has The Saint Hotel Key West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Saint Hotel Key West have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Saint Hotel Key West 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 The Saint Hotel Key West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Saint Hotel Key West is inspected around two times per year on average.
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