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SALTY FOX

602 W EAU GALLIE BLVD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321 425 5453

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506694
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffalo chicken dip in white refrigerator 51F, advised to move to another refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 25, 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
Soda nozzle at bar soiled. Bartender cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. Bar drain and kitchen drain
Basic/29-18-4
Dec 11, 2025□ 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in bar handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in bar handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bartender double bucketed
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork belly cooked last night, held in refrigerator overnight cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) not cooled properly.
High priority/01B-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom on left side does not have self closure
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4-1-24. License is current
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in queso an buffalo chicken dip
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2024. License is current
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep table
Basic/14-09-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Lights not functioning under hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffalo chicken dip in white refrigerator 51F, advised to move to another refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Employee started almost 60 days ago and has not signed the agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Buffalo chicken dip prepared 3 days ago not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Both lights not functioning. One missing bulb, the other does not turn on.
Basic/36-62-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathrooms, one does not have covered trash can.
Basic/32-12-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.