Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SALTY’S BAR AND GRILL

103900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3471302
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782299
DBPR license5401322

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 16, 2024 2:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 17, 2024 9:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority22-41-4

High 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 (Chlorine 0ppm) operator replaced solution at the time of the inspection Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 droppings inside panko white bin container, in kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 30 droppings inside panko white bin container, in kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers patties (48F – Cold Holding); raw fish (45F – Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee add ice bags to food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cheese sauce (127F – Hot Holding) over 2 hours as per employee. Employee proceeded to reheat sauce during inspection.

#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (127F – Hot Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, at cook line. Employee proceeded to reheat sauce during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

#15Intermediate02C-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 cooked steak not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator from 2 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area by keg reach in cooler.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic containers on shelves across dishwasher machine.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 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
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.