OLD SALTY DOG CITY ISL (THE)

OLD SALTY DOG CITY ISL (THE) has 7 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

1601 KEN THOMPSON PKWY, SARASOTA 342361005

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13486107

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of bake beans dented at the seams. Employee placed the cans aside for a refund. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Chlorine sanitation container was empty, Employee replaced the sanitizer container, new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot sauce with butter (78F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Operator stated the sauce was stored at room temperature for approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the sauce.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot sauce with butter (78F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Operator stated the sauce was stored at room temperature for approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the sauce.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallons of vinegar stored next to gallons of bleach on a shelf next to the walk in freezer. Operator removed the vinegar. Corrected On-Site

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10909643

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager cleaned and sanitized the holder and the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed onions. Employee washed the cut and uncut onions. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 Cans of corn, 1 can of kidney beans and 2 cans of coconut cream dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, removed their gloves, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

5/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10805060

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/24/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8871505

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int

  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine Sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer containing and primed the machine, new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Employee discarded the mussels Warning
  • 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/. Establishment remodeled the kitchen moved the dishwasher, three compartment sink and ice machine no plans submitted to the DBPR. Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Fresh shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Employee discarded the mussels. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8730418

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in the cook line area broken and cracked.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground stored over raw salmon in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the ground beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter stored in the wait station area on time as a public health control with no time mark. Manager stated the butter had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed a time mark on the butter. Corrected On-Site

12/13/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8464262

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the wait station area soiled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized , washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM on duty with expired training, David Sims 6/20/19 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/4/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8351620

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the kitchen. Manager cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef below the fish. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.