SALTY J'S
5625 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer solution was set up for manual ware washing and sanitizing.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken stored on top of boxed French fries inside walk in freezer. Employee moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer spray concentration 500+ PPM. Discussed with manager to use Chlorine sanitizer solution while quaternary sanitizer dispenser is serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit.
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup being used to scoop cooked pasta inside reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and replenished with scooper that has a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled with food debris.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on prep table near cook line. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door handle missing.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 5 gallon buckets of house made ranch stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walk in freezer door panel. Freezer door will not close properly due to ice build. Ice build up on shelves and walls inside walk in freezer.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on dish rack near three compartment sink.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.