SALTY BAGEL & GRILL
25 S ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Salmon above cream in front counter cooler. Manager moved salmon to bottom shelf
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid under trash can, manager placed on top of can
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cream cheese in reach-in cooler on make line. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 500ppm quaternary. Remade to 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cappuccino makers are soiled on surface surrounded mixing arm
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters last serviced 11/12/24
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Receptacle on top of lid
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf over work stations
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Food stored on floor. In storage closet. Cases of water and Nesquik stored on the floor. Operator moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo boxes and bags stored on the floor in dry storage room
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 150ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on top shelf in reach in cooler over heavy cream. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired in 2023
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters over toaster last serviced 11/13/24. 6 month life span for filter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in restroom is in disrepair
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in a protected manner. Case of paper towels on the floor in dry storage closet
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter on countertop at make line was in use on previous day and placed back out today.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter on countertop at make line
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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. Not signed by most recent hires.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in restroom is in disrepair
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and book stored on shelf over make line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not stored in a protected manner. Case of paper towels on the floor in dry storage closet
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer. Cooked sausage not protected
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) stocked over fill line of unit. Operator moved to lower holding area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can at hand wash sink blocks access to foot pedal. Operator moved
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last serviced 1/25/22
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator is unable to provide proof of training for any employees
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink hangs below flood rim of sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink. Blocks access to foot pedal. Operator moved
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Online menu from google search uploaded menu pictures does not Identity raw salmon
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. Operator is unable to provide proof of training for any employees
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters last changed on 1/25/22
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On top shelf of lower storage compartment for reach in cooler at make line. Raw salmon and raw shelled eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink. The spray hose extends below the flood rim of sink
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Operator removed
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided documentation and reviewed with operator
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters last replaced January 2022
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed door
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Storing in soiled water between uses for wiping steamer. Educated operator. Discarded
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.