SALT ROCK GRILL
19325 GULF BLVD, Indian Shores FL 33785 · (727)593-7625
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in prep area next to kitchen. 1 fly in area dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015037639 | Jun 16, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grouper chowder 49f, French onion soup 46f, cooked meatloaf 47f, cooked rice 46f, all items cooling from 7/15/2026, missed cooling window, all items discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grouper chowder 49f, French onion soup 46f, cooked meatloaf 47f, cooked rice 46f, all items cooling from 7/15/2026, missed cooling window, all items discarded.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of glass freezer at bar soiled. Broken glass.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water stored in ice cream freezer.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Seafood gravy made on 3/23/26 at 45f, found at inspection. Item discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Seafood gravy made on 3/23/26 at 45f, found at inspection. Item discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 67f, raw chicken 47f, items moved to another cooler for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda nozzle soiled at bar. All items cleaned and sanitized.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Broken glass in bottom of bar glass freezers.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored over raw tuna in reach in cooler in back area behind sushi room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked tomatoes46f, cooked beans 47f,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomatoes46f, cooked beans 47f, found in reach in cooler at end of line, overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon and yellow tail stored over unwashed avocados in back sushi area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mashed potatoes in-line cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lobster thawing 65f, moved to walk in freezer.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun west side bar soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink inaccessible in back area behind sushi. All items moved from hand sink. Salad area hand sink by exit door to kitchen blocked bu reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Salad area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle stored in casino butter with handle touching butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked lobster thawing 65f, thawing on ally table.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chillers in bar are soil on the bottom racks. Hood filters in main kitchen soiled.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. 0 ppm
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Recently hard boiled eggs found in reach in cooler, covered. Eggs will not reach cooling temperature stored this way. Eggs were removed from reach in cooler and immersed in ice water to achieve 41f, or less.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chillers in bar are soil on the bottom racks. Hood filters in main kitchen soiled.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 44f,, ice added to product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in corn salsa.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw steaks ROP no Jacob missing time mark, date observed. All items removed from packaging within 48 hours.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatloaf 45f, cooked rice 44, items moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Temperatures now at 38f,, 39f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor.
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted.
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted.
Apr 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 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. 0 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in prep area next to kitchen. 1 fly in area dish area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked meatballs stored under clams in small kitchen area in stand up cooler. Raw scallops stored over cooked sauces in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and displayed.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added and in operation.no plans submitted for approval.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi hand sinks and prep area behind sushi station.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi Hand sinks.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi area added and in operation.no plans submitted for approval.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back area of sushi station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi hand sinks and prep area behind sushi station.
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