SALTY’S BAR AND GRILL
103900 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
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. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 2 units at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Still observe. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at bar area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 2 units at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe fish dip container not covered.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observe raid spray bottle at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe tuna salad container dated on 04/05 on reach in cooler across flat grill, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (48F - Hot Holding); coleslaw (47F); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator over 24 hours on reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded food during inspection. Also observed tuna salad container dated on 04/05 on reach in cooler across flat grill, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe; fish dip (48F - Hot Holding); coleslaw (47F); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator over 24 hours on reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded food during inspection. Also observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food container to walk in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade at kitchen area.
- 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. Observe cooked prime rib not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic containers on shelves across dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed on some clean plastic containers. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area by keg reach in cooler.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic containers on shelves across dishwasher machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator replaced solution at the time of the inspection Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 droppings inside panko white bin container, in kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 30 droppings inside panko white bin container, in kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee add ice bags to food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding) over 2 hours as per employee. Employee proceeded to reheat sauce during inspection.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, at cook line. Employee proceeded to reheat sauce during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 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 steak not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator from 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed standing water. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit across stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to flat grill at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled interior. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed standing water. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled wall. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water at 77 F at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed running water at 77 F at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 77 F in HWS at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed running water at 77 F in HWS at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook not wearing. Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit across stove. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to flat grill at kitchen area. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at preparation table in kitchen area. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, Manager turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at the cook line, as per manager since yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at the cook line, as per manager since yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water at 77° F at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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 ground beef not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per manager manager food was cooked last Tuesday. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 77° F in HWS at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit near dishwasher machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the kitchen area.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (48F - Hot Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler at the time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitation bucket inside, at the bar area, employee removed during inspection.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).