Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SALUTE

1000 ATLANTIC BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3714799
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13753292
DBPR license5401247

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Metal container stored in ice used for drinks at front bar. Owner removed container and manager began discarding ice. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Metal container stored in ice used for drinks at front bar.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per employee, for less than 1 hour. Employee removed excess product. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate02C-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 container of lasagna not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, prepared on previous day.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling soiled with old food debris at preparation area near walk in cooler and at cook line.

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at preparation room.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris.

#5Basic16-03-4

Basic – Observed dish racks heavily soiled with black substance.

#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area.

#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager replenished solution. Final reading, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.