SALTY CLAW
9409 US 19, Tarpon Springs FL 34688 · 877-909-3378
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flies at front bar, 2 flies in kitchen,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022033720 | Jul 6, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021042743 | Jul 21, 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple bottle in cleaning closet unlabeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with black groove marks.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor had a large crack going down the back walkway of the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in small back bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels were on clean containers on shelf across from hot line area.
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. (3) Flies in dining area landing on counters. (2) Flies in kitchen area landing on electric cord. (1) Live fly landing on mixer bowl stored on top of reach in cooler. Bowl was sent to the dish pit to be washed and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored over ice at the end of the cook line: cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) Discussed maintaining time temperature control foods for safety at 41 degrees or below, and maintaining the ice evenly around the container to ensure the product is being cold held properly. We also discussed they may utilize time as a public health control. Emailed manager written procedures.
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. Observed DBPR vomiting and diarrheal written procedures post on wall at kitchen entrance. Establishment does not carry chemical (Chlorine) associated with the written procedures.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed covered containers of cooked pork dated 7/28 on the speed rack inside the walk in cooler. Uncovered multiple containers temping from the range of 69F to 76F. Discussed with employees when cooling started and monitoring the temperature to ensure cooling parameters are being met. Containers were put in freezer to rapidly cool products to meet cooling Perimeters. Observed 2-24 liter container of cooked black beans actively being cooled on the prep table with chill sticks. Discussed the importance of all parts of product cooling down and activity stirring it during the cooling process. Retook temperatures of both items at 3:15 pm items were temping higher due to operator actively stirring, inspector recommended splitting beans into smaller containers to bring down the temperature rapidly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple bottle in cleaning closet unlabeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with black groove marks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys stored on clean lids on rack across from dish pit area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor had a large crack going down the back walkway of the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored at the end of cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in small back bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels were on clean containers on shelf across from hot line area.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to prep equipment. Discussed with operator and moved bucket to proper placement below the prep table.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish machine was heavily filled with back up. Dish washer unclogged drain and cleaned up standing water around the area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer buckets testing at 0 PPM. Observed no chemical feeding through the line to the dispenser equipment at the three compartment sink. Manager moved chemical line and chemical was then observed to be flowing through the line. Sanitizer buckets were replenished and are now testing at 200 PPM.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used for dumping drink ice and waste. Discussed with PIC to utilize sink for only handwashing purposes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabled spray bottle at front counter next to bottle labeled Pinesol. Manager labeled bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and cigarettes stored above drying equipment at dish pit. Items were relocated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic Cambros above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from double stacked oven.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on food containers after washing above three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth on top of food prep area of reach-in cooler. Discussed with manager who had linens removed and placed into containers.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution bucket. Rechecked reading 50pom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located in ice machine bin in kitchen. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil in bar area not used with moist food stored in running water. Employee turned water on.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From counter on cooks line. Operator placed cheese in cooler. a. sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice bin located in kitchen. Operator removed scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Writing instructing employees to wash hands on window is fading in both restrooms. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111.Employees must wash hands.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf in kitchen a. Two #10 cans of Coconut milk dented at seam.
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Employee setup three-compartment sink. Quat sanitizer reading 150ppm
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee green leafy garnish with bare hands. Verified no Approved AOP. Discussed proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:15pm. Operator placed in ice bath. Re temp at 3:55pm a. sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); 41f b. sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding)43f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Kristen Pauline
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl of hand wash sink at wait station. Operator melted ice.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Bar added next to kitchen no plans on file.
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/. Plans on file do not accurately reflect the establishment. No plans for kitchen. Fat-fryers, reach-in cooler, flat-top grill, steam table, hand wash sinks, three-compartment sink walk-in cooler and dishmachine in kitchen.
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. No proof for employees who only operate Dishmachine and cash register. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to rice cooker. Employee removed beverage.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking soda on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers stored on rack above three-compartment sink after cleaning.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 cans of coconut milk dented around seams.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line at 12:30pm. Operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 1:05pm a. 60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese 55f b. (56F - Cold Holding) 49f
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in bowl inside hand wash sink at front entrance of kitchen. Operator melted ice.
No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle used as a scoop in container of flour. Operator removed bowl.
Cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage shelf a. Two # 10 cans of coconut milk dented around seams. Operator segregated cans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor next to flat-top grill. Operator placed oil on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop and discarded ice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Chile like dressing not covered in walk-in cooler. Employee covered item.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 50ppm. Employee refilled wiping cloth bucket. Re checked reading 200ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on cooks line not labeled.
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
Recorded at 1180 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg — this licence has since moved.
6 High priority5 Intermediate13 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. Beans cooked on 8-14-23 found at Beans 48 degrees Fahrenheit, beans 45 degrees Fahrenheit on 8-15-23 in walk in cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flies at front bar, 2 flies in kitchen,
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. From 2-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter and cheese.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked on 8-14-23 found at Beans 48 degrees Fahrenheit, beans 45 degrees Fahrenheit on 8-15-23 in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans cooled in 5 gallon plastic containers with lids on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item in hand washing sink at dish machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as dump sink, observed ice in sink. Manager re-educated staff.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 95 degrees Fahrenheit
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 35 flies on fly strip. Fly strip was removed and thrown away.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone with clean dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At racks by dish machine
Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor,
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Heavy staining
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front window open when customers not present. Window was closed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over tea and marinated peppers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle at cook line.
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.