SAL'S BALLYHOOS LLC

97860 OVERSEAS HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe raw tuna packages still on ROP on reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cut packages during inspection.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); at cook line, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed multiple ice buckets stored on the floor in the bar area. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in standing water at 74°F at steam table in kitchen area. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two towels not stored in the sanitizing solution at the preparation table at the cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over a container of ketchup in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator discarded solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil in handwashing sink next to preparation table across from the fryer. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466991

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 tuna pieces not removed from package in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer tuna sashimi and tuna poke on menu not identified as raw food.
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed sweet potato burger not date marked with thawed date inside reach in cooler near preparation area, employee dated properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans container not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466664

  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Still observed wc not stored in sanitizer bucket. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365461

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna still in ROP in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one hood filters out of place. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by salad station, employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.