SALTBLOCK HOSPITALITY GROUP
4235 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 877-793-7526
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food food past date marking: pooled egg whites 5/7, mascarpone creame 5/2, cheese cake mousse 4/19, Mexican crema 4/12, tzatziki sauce 4/12, basil oil 4/29, cream cheese frosting 4/15.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and dish soap stored over, food storage containers, manager moved chemicals to approved location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out and hung up license at time of inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine used in warehouse not sanitizing properly chlorine tested at 0ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup on food prep table with buffalo chopper, manager moved cup to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal keys, and earbuds on prep table next to slicer, employee moved items off table to the appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Lamb, 3 boxes of Gyro meat, and a container of portioned meat on the floor in the walk in freezer, Observed a case of canned black beans in the dry storage room, manager raised all items off the floor.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked frozen sausage in Walk in freezer. Employee relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Basil cream from 7/13/2025. Chipotle peppers from 7/18/2025.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at front line used for thawing meats. Employee relocated meats to three compartment sink during time of inspection.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food stored on floor. Box of cheese, heavy cream, raw chicken, and butter in Walk in cooler. Boxes of cookie dough stored in floor of Walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line Employee handwash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 packs of ground beef thawing in a container of water adjacent to Dish machine. Employee placed container into sink with cold running water during time of inspection.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food food past date marking: pooled egg whites 5/7, mascarpone creame 5/2, cheese cake mousse 4/19, Mexican crema 4/12, tzatziki sauce 4/12, basil oil 4/29, cream cheese frosting 4/15.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, yogurt, and sour cream in front line Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on dry storage rack is stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on prep table next to mixer. Operator added label during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. 1 case of champagne vinegar and 2 cases of oil on floor of storage room. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Boxes of frozen corn stored on floor of Walk in freezer.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection 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. Some cutting boards stored under prep table are stained at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour. Operator removed scoop during inspection.
May 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Heidi Eallweg Milagros Chavec Joel Rodriguez Christopher Hinck
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Orzo cooked in the past 24 hours has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to orzo.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside rice bin. Chef removed and discarded bowl.
Food stored on floor. Beef stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes underneath food preparation in kitchen area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonium. Chef refilled sanitizer bucket retested at 200ppm.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Garage area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager and employees signed the agreement. Next unannounced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Garage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed from table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee phone on prep table operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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