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THE SALTY ZEBRA/LOCALS PUB

Based on 6 health inspections, THE SALTY ZEBRA/LOCALS PUB in TEQUESTA has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

377 Tequesta Drive
Florida, 33469
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910620

  • 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Pan of oysters missing tag at small flip top cooler in prep kitchen. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. Operator provided tag. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at flip top cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler in prep area: Raw whole duck (56- cold holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today . Per operator, unclear how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler in prep area: Raw whole duck (56- cold holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today . Per operator, unclear how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. walk in cooler: Cooked chicken wings (46-47F - Cold Holding) Observed stored on speed rack at very front of walk in cooler by the door. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed chicken wings in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter attached at mop sink. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing last order sold date. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Strainer baskets in hand wash sinks at both bars. Operator removed strainer baskets. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Not available at time of inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001863

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date of last order sold for clam and oyster tags. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar on menu has no indicator for raw animal protein. Operator corrected during course of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by floor mixer and bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by floor mixer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788753

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected to 400ppm quat sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked beef at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) Observed in squeeze bottle at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stacked garbage cans. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by back door. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by back door. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575938

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576203

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm on cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish behind shredded cheese in drawers under grill. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385866

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at Sushi Bar. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23 Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice 67°F prepared yesterday at sushi bar not discarded. Warning
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice 67°F prepared yesterday at sushi bar not discarded. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up pitcher of water in hand sink in wait area. Reviewed to only wash hands in hand sinks. Employee filled pitcher at prep sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Rainbow Roll, spicy tuna roll, tuna roll containing raw fish not identified on menu. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and next to ice machine. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and next to ice machine.Operator Provided. Corrected On-Site Warning