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SURLY SIREN SALOON

310 FRONT ST, Key West FL 33040 · 702.918.4546

Last inspected Aug 5, 2025 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats147
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428489
Grade history
APR 24
APR 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
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.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Bar area: soda nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks inside the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area by the entrance.
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at the bar area.
Basic/29-49-6
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kitchen and back area: toys and miscellaneous items
Basic/33-31-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen table by the cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Kitchen
Basic/21-09-4
The state's own report →
Aug 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Observed Destinee Newton without food handlers training as per operator hired over 4 months. Operator provided the food handlers training for Dawnica only. statefoodsafety, completed on 6/22/25. As per operator, Julie acciardi, Jared long, mark straiton, Kayla basham no longer employed.. Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Cristina Van Hoove no proof of food manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ice machine exterior soiled.
Basic/23-01-4

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.