SALT SHACK LLC
5415 W TYSON AVE, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-444-4569
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on cooks line over raw fish. Operator had employees switch pans during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Spoke with operator and head chef about importance of marking with last date.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed togo ramaken in frito meat sauce. Operator removed during inspection.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ares around soda nozzles soiled with food debris at time of inspection. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed single carbon dioxide tank not secured in ice machine room at time of inspection. Operator secured during inspection.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin on right side of room. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored on shelf. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspectionnn
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in line cooler in fry station at time of inspection.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin on the left side machine at time of inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in pantry area at time of inspection - Observed a mold like substance in ice machine on left side of ice machine room at time of inspection
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel machine for hand wash sink near walk in cooler not working. Operator changed batteries. Dispensing towels before end of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table next to prepped rice at time of inspection. Operator had employee move to drink shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above prep table in kitchen. Operator had employee move phone during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clear plastic food container lids stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on cooks line over raw fish. Operator had employees switch pans during inspection
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags kept in order according to months not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored with clean food containers during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels out at dispenser next to walk in cooler door. Operator replaced during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers on shelves at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on stand up reach in cooler in fry station torn/damaged
Food stored on floor. Observed case of whipped cream on freezer floor during inspection. Operator moved case to shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut and whole avocados stored on cooks line at time of inspection. Spoke with operator about washing vegetables before being used.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in left ice machine during inspection
Dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster on right missing lid.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans on clean shelves during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Observed large lexan lids cracked/broken on clean shelves during inspection. Operator disposed of lids during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of oven in prep room during inspection
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on cooks line with stickers still attached. Operator removed and had fresh clean avocados brought to line during inspection
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machines during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table in prep room near freezer. Employee moved drink during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees speaker and phone on prep table. Employee removed items during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on lexan pans on clean dish shelves near dish room during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster nearest main building.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from hand wash sink in tiki bar area. Operator made sign and hung during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on lexan containers on clean shelf next to dish room during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Lids open at dumpster during inspection. Operator closed lids.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a mold like substance on fan covers in walk in cooler during inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.