SALTY DOGS STEAMER AND BAR
107 COURTHOUSE SQ · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. 0 ppm, manager prime it and change sanitizer, chlorine 50ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Freezer near dish machine, raw beef stored above cooked chicken (portioned bags), manager moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, rice made 4/27/26: two containers of chili 4/28/26, beef 4/24/26.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, enchiladas 98F, stored on top of oven, per employee enchiladas were reheated approximately 2-3 hrs prior.
Intermediate 4
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams from December 2025 through April, no date marked with last date served.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee at the cook line **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. For three employees
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the cook line, grilled peppers, backed potatoes and grilled onions no date marked, also hot dogs no date, per employee items were cooked/opened 05/03-04/26.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside red sauce, and dry products on cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table next to steam table.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee electronic cigarette on prep table next to mixer, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in cooler (chest freezer near dish machine).
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, knives between coolers.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (doors with exposed insulation).
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the bar area.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink located behind restaurant, no drainage, manager manually connected plumbing, observed leaking pipe, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler and freezers soiled with mold like substance or slime
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the cook line, employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.