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SALTY DOG SALOON

Based on 3 health inspections, SALTY DOG SALOON in GAINESVILLE has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

1712 West University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32603
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10893905

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 3 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : duct tape used to secure the ice maker door.
  • 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 : backpacks in the kitchen stored over vinegar and sauces. The backpacks were moved below. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was left open.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the cook line reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris in the bottom. ALSO, the ice maker shroud has dark foreign substance on the shroud.
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed : pink liquid in a squirt bottle next to the l Kitchen hand wash sink, no label. The bottle was replaced with a labeled soap bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : one working employee with an expired certificate.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : the far hand wash sink at the bar, no hot water was available.

3/31/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8736153

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: restrooms are soiled.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used to repair the main door for the ice maker.
  • 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: the ice scoop handle touching ice. This was adjusted up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud for the ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the mid bar soda gun is soiled.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: pink liquid unlabeled at all hand wash sink. These were all labeled during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/18/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8388733

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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 the ice scoop at the bar had the handle touching product. A cleaned hand and glove was used to adjust it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door is not self closing.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall by the interior beer storage has an accumulation of dust.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 4 flies by the first soda gun at the first bar.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud in the ice maker bin is soiled.