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HANK'S HAIR OF THE DOG SALOON

409 CAROLINE ST, Key West FL 33040 · 443.621.1222

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428139
Grade history
APR 24
APR 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $580

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2017052158Oct 23, 2017Jan 12, 2018$300
1--2017023712Apr 3, 2017Jul 11, 2017$280

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose by mop sink
High priority/29-34-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
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Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed ice scoops inside dish machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Machine was adjusted to 50 ppm.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm inside the dishwasher machine. Sanitizer solution was adjusted to 50 ppm.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on the top of the ice machine, that surface has not been cleaned and sanitized. Employee washed the scoops and placed them inside a clean container.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the Public restrooms used for employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler. Operator stored food correctly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottles with sanitizer not labeled inside Bar. Operator labeled spry bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Beer walk in cooler. Employee removed water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown and white sugar containers not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.