HOG'S BREATH SALOON
400 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-4222
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015020960 | Apr 3, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib under 3CS where a spray hose is attached. Operator placed vacuum breaker on.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/stained vents in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic gallons of condense milk on the floor in prepped area. Operator removed and placed them on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in one of the women's restroom.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door frame of walk in cooler soiled with black like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in back area where ice machines, RIF and RIC are.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in the kitchen in prepped area. Operator placed on shelf.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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).
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at outdoor ice bins.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cups used as scoops in toppings containers at flip top cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle to microwave at prep line broken.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers at prep line. Operator removed.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all restrooms. Operator located extra signs and placed into restrooms.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ice machine area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handwashing sink in front of cook line. Operator took it out onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in front of cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line handles.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
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.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across from cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by iced machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By ice machines in the back. Walk in cooler floor is in bad condition.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters soiled.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
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.