THE OLD SALTY DOG
1485 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
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 million chlorine sanitizer. Informed operator they can use dishwasher machine to wash dishes and equipment but must set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing dishes and equipment. after washing **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 12 small flying insects at bar area by garage can. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Observed multiple cans of pesticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in office. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on wall by cracked coping behind salad prep station. Observed 1 live roach behind ice machine. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed electrical socket on wall behind slicer machine has have buildup of roach droppings on it. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ob spray bottle of cleaning chemical on shelf at wait station above soda machine next to clean glass. Observed operator move items. Repeat 11-9-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator does not have any signed copies of Employee Health Agreement **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 11-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by beer cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in beer cooler with mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken and in disrepair behind salad prep station. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at hand wash sink next to slicer machine. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor behind salad prep cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind ice machine, in beer cooler, under dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen soiled and buildup of food debris behind all equipment. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall next electrical socket by slicer. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed of assorted sin serving paper good stored on floor in upstairs storage area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by dishwasher machine heavy soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:18 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
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.