THE OLD SALTY DOG
1485 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per choline sanitizer. Observed operator replace sanitizer bucket and retest sanitizer level at 50 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef over raw fish in grill station draw cooler. Observed employee arrange items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf over clean sheet pans by dishwasher machine area.
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercial cakes that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
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 garden salads prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Hayley Gibson exp. 5-7-23 and Selyn Benyev exp 4-20-23.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Repeat 7-26-23 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 7-26-23 **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.