SALT ROCK GRILL
19325 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33785
Mariner's Pointe
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Salad area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle stored in casino butter with handle touching butter. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked lobster thawing 65f, thawing on ally table. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Dishwasher 0 ppm. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon and yellow tail stored over unwashed avocados in back sushi area. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mashed potatoes in-line cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lobster thawing 65f, moved to walk in freezer.
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun west side bar soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink inaccessible in back area behind sushi . All items moved from hand sink. Salad area hand sink by exit door to kitchen blocked bu reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chillers in bar are soil on the bottom racks. Hood filters in main kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Glass chillers are time extended. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chillers in bar are soil on the bottom racks. Hood filters in main kitchen soiled.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. 0 ppm
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Recently hard boiled eggs found in reach in cooler, covered. Eggs will not reach cooling temperature stored this way. Eggs were removed from reach in cooler and immersed in ice water to achieve 41f, or less. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in corn salsa. Corrected On-Site
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw steaks ROP no Jacob missing time mark, date observed. All items removed from packaging within 48 hours. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 44f, , ice added to product. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatloaf 45f, cooked rice 44, items moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Temperatures now at 38f, , 39f, Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Both items not called out on menu being served raw. Consumer advisory posted in lobby. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: AC'd on 4/19/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Plan review confirms no remodel plans have been submitted as of 6/18/2024 for new sushi area. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: AC'd on 4/19/2024 Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. 0 ppm
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in prep area next to kitchen . 1 fly in area dish area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked meatballs stored under clams in small kitchen area in stand up cooler. Raw scallops stored over cooked sauces in reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi hand sinks and prep area behind sushi station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: None observed. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added and in operation.no plans submitted for approval. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No plans on file for sushi area as of 11/27/2023. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back area of sushi station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi hand sinks and prep area behind sushi station. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi Hand sinks.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added and in operation.no plans submitted for approval.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).