OLD SALTY DOG (THE)
5023 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342421634
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
35A-19-4High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed one live rodent in 5-gallon bucket, appearing to be dying from rodent poisoning, located behind bar area in dry storage. Observed open rodent trap, located in dry storage room. Operator sealed 5 gal bucket and discarded rat located in sealed bucket. **Warning**
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. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp over French fries, located in reach in freezer on cook line. Observed raw chicken over bread, located in walk in freezer. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 41 rodent droppings, located behind bar area in dry storage. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line- butter (48°F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45°F – Cold Holding). Operator said butter and hard boiled eggs were prepped the day before. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line- butter (48°F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45°F – Cold Holding). Operator said butter and hard boiled eggs were prepped the day before. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bibb, located at mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold like substance around soda nozzle, located in wait station. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on interior of soda gun, located in bar area. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by trash can, located on cook line. Operator moved trash can to properly location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 gumbo not date marked, located in walk in cooler. Operator said gumbo has been in walk in cooler for 4 days. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler, located in back of restaurant. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket not inverted, located in back storage. Operator inverted ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer, located next to ice bin. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean bins, located in clean equipment storage. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS containers not inverted, located in wait station. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell peppers over cooked hot dogs, located in walk in cooler. Operator moved cooked hot dogs to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with food debris, located behind fryer. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins containing white powder(flour) without label, located in clean equipment storage. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.