OLD SALTY DOG (THE)
5023 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342421634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitress clear dirty dishes and proceed into dining room to place order on computer, deliver food to table, then washed hands after. Spoke with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed eggs over soup, and fish over lettuce in walkin cooler . Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
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 H.Jones, C. Maggison, and A. Trefethea expired.
Basic 4
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed hotel pans on storage shelves wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed oil and food under and behind cooking on cook line.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 pair of tongs on oven door on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.