OLD SALTY DOG (THE)
5023 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · (941)349-0158
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed chicken wings on cook line 67F. Manager relocated to freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021037122 | Aug 5, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 dishmachine chlorine at 10ppm or below on both bar dishmachine and main dishmachine.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitation bucket in kitchen above 400ppm. Corrected to 300ppm.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored in front of hand sink in kitchen. Manager relocated.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Manager removed sandwiches from cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Manager stated scheduled for 14th of December.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 bar dish machine at 25ppm. Manager changed container and corrected to 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed chicken wings on cook line 67F. Manager relocated to freezer.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed at hand sink on cook line unable to dispense. Manager added soap container.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed staff dumping ice into hand sink at wait station.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not dispensing. Manager removed cover so employees can manually dispense.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in blackening spice without handles. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed cell phone on top shelf in preparation area by food. Manager removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in employee bathroom under sink approximately 8"x4".
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hot water faucet not working.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of salad station reach in cooler. Employee removed water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish defrosting in bucket of non running water. Manager turned on water.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed oil and food under and behind cooking on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 pair of tongs on oven door on cook line. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over pot of Chili in walk-in cooler. Cook moved eggs to another shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in food preparation area soiled with food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw eggs used in Caesar salad dressing, not identified on menu. Manager corrected menu by adding asterisks and identifying.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips in bar area for glass washing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with out a handle in spice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in food preparation area soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove missing in two places in dry storage near ice machine and back storage closet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on cups in wait station area. Back food preparation food pans on rack.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use tongs stored on door handle.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light cover food preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with black substance and food debris. Soda holster has build up of slime in bar area. Hood filters have grease build-up.
Soda line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Bartender moved line to other side.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed scoop handle touching sugar in bin. Manager rearranged.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Employee removed.
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