SALTY FROG'S BAR AND GRILL
407 FRONT ST (REAR), Key West FL 33040 · 615-727-3211
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef; (56F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna fish thawed in original ROP packaging.
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. Observed wash cloth sanitizer at cook line 500plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean blade.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna fish thawed in original ROP packaging.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license no displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting at prep area. Operator separated so that items air dry.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet at handwashing sink missing cold water knob.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler/Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed containers onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna and raw mahi still in package for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed the products from the package onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in prep area in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk in cooler and walk in freezer door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door next to dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of pickles stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer and walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door by walk in cooler, and on reach in coolers in front of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach both walk in cooler and walk in freezers.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef; (56F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can openers blade soiled. Observed cutting board heavily soiled with mold-like substance at prep area.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, raw mahi still in package for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across grill. Operator removed the products from the package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hat on cutting board across cook line. Operator removed the items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage area. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior heavily soiled at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal containers at prep area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink cold water handle in disrepair next to dish machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside RIC containing salad dressings. Observed at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese sauce 43F thawing in standing water at prep sink at kitchen.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food, ground beef stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing containers in handwashing sink
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package., in standing water, ROP fish was semi frozen and packing was opened during inspection.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fan covers are soiled in the walk-in cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle missing on handwash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags all mixed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink for hand washing blocked by garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers inside hand sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed four boxes with meat stored on walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters at hood soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler vents with dust, or mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
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