SALTY DOG SALOON
1712 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32603 · (352)375-6969
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 3 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 6 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. Observed: 4 flies by the first soda gun at the first bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021007896 | Feb 11, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $800 |
| 5--2020012107 | Feb 26, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the cook line reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris in the bottom. ALSO, the ice maker shroud has dark foreign substance on the shroud.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed : pink liquid in a squirt bottle next to the l Kitchen hand wash sink, no label. The bottle was replaced with a labeled soap bottle.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : one working employee with an expired certificate.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : the far hand wash sink at the bar, no hot water was available.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed : duct tape used to secure the ice maker door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : backpacks in the kitchen stored over vinegar and sauces. The backpacks were moved below.
Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was left open.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection 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. Observed: the shroud for the ice maker is soiled. ALSO, the mid bar soda gun is soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: pink liquid unlabeled at all hand wash sink. These were all labeled during the inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed: restrooms are soiled.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed: duct tape used to repair the main door for the ice maker.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the ice scoop handle touching ice. This was adjusted up.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 4 flies by the first soda gun at the first bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the shroud in the ice maker bin is soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the ice scoop at the bar had the handle touching product. A cleaned hand and glove was used to adjust it.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door is not self closing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall by the interior beer storage has an accumulation of dust.
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.