THE OLD SALTY DOG
1485 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings in reach-in cooler not date marked.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. Emailed manager handwashing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:57 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.