Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SALTY RIM BAR AND GRILL

111 S DAYTONA AVE · FLAGLER BEACH · Flagler County · FL 32136

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3663295
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13513573
DBPR license2800933

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#6High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glasses in bar high temperature sanitizing dishwasher at 145F. Person in charge had employee bring glasses to main kitchen dish machine to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature Bar Dishwasher (Temperature 145F). **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork sausage case stored above cut ready to eat vegetables on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged speed rack correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pooled egg batter stored above raw fish on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged speed rack correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High 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. Observed house made garlic oil date marked 3/10 12:44 PM and a use by date of Fri 3/20 12:44 PM in walk-in cooler.

#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked pasta portions on cook line date marked 3/3 3:14 PM still in reach in cooler. Observed cooked peel and eat shrimp date marked 3/7 5:26 PM in reach in cooler and walk-in cooler. Observed three roasted garlic dated marked 2/23, 3/3 2:59 PM, and "use by thu 2/26" in walk-in cooler. Observed house made Togarashi Sauce date marked 3/1 11:20 AM in walk-in cooler Observed house made Ponzo sauce with fresh garlic and oil date marked 3/1/26 in walk-in cooler.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna with labels indicating remove before thaw, fully thawed, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment in walk-in cooler. Observed twenty-six packages of reduced oxygen packaged Mahi in box with label indicating remove from sealed bag and defrost under refrigeration, fully thawed, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment in walk-in cooler.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed drawers raw burgers (45-48F – Cold Holding) left in drawers overnight.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers raw burgers (45-48F – Cold Holding) overnight. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge of kitchen lacking certified food manager training. Front of house manager whom holds a certified food manager certificate was unable to answer basic operating questions about kitchen and was not designated "person in charge".

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked jasmine rice portions made 3/11 missing date marked on cook line reach in cooler. Person in charge added date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed several photo copied food handler Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association certificates.

Basic 5

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed four packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna with labels indicating remove before thaw, fully thawed, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment in walk-in cooler. See stop sale. Observed twenty-six packages of reduced oxygen packaged Mahi in box with label indicating remove from sealed bag and defrost under refrigeration, fully thawed, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment in walk-in cooler.

Stop Sale
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and hand bag above flip-top cooler on make line.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at bar under island oasis drink machine.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stuck in between small and large flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed knife from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk-in cooler condenser fan guards soiled with dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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