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SALTY’S BAR AND GRILL

103900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575986
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10744552
DBPR license5401322

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority41-05-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority02C-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**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade at kitchen area.

#10Intermediate02C-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at bar area.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 2 units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observe fish dip container not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.