SALT BAR AND TABLE
SALT BAR AND TABLE in BRADENTON BEACH has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
2519 Gulf Drive North
Florida, 34217
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527874
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed smoked salmon dip 46F, shrimp 46F, cooked Brussels sprouts 46F, Cole slaw 46F. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: smoked salmon dip 46F, shrimp 46F, cooked Brussels sprouts 46F, Cole slaw 46F. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Operator ordered quaternary test kit. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915511
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with grease and food particles. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink between ice machine and exit door. Operator removed roach and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doo handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed hand of scoop in bread crumbs in back storage area touching product. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen container of sauce being thawed in standing water. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar area with a strainer in it and being used for a dump sink. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8990354
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build-up in dish machine.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food or on cook line with out hair restraint.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Employee removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed bathroom in upstairs dry storage area without a employee must wash hands sign.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease and soil on hood filters in kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bacon in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products according to cook temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and ceviche on the menu without identifiers. Educated operator on identifying raw ingredients. Operator started putting identifiers on menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 10/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8990291
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782155
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table across for grill. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees key and cigarettes on shelves above make tables next to clean dishes. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven handles. Operator removed for cleaning and sanitizing. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen behind make table. Warning
Inspection Date: 5/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632973
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops in containers of seasonings and flour in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking for last served on the oyster tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547247
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops in containers of seasonings and flour in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks in the coolers on the cook line. Operator removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of liquid bandage stored above the left side prep table. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk in the right side reach in cooler. Operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the ground in the establishment. Operator placed these buckets in a bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking for last served on the oyster tags. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw shell eggs being used for drinks on their menu without being identified as raw. Warning
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541244