SALTY HOOK CAFE
9691 W FORT ISLAND TRL, Crystal River FL 34429
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 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. Expired 2/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
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/. Dry storage racks moved to area next to dining room Multiple coolers in deli area have moved
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee use restroom and enter kitchen and grab knife without washing hands again in kitchen. Discussed with employee and they washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in storage area cooler without date on container. Discussed with operator proper procedure. Issued stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk in storage area cooler without date on container. Discussed with operator proper procedure. Issued stop sale.
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/. Ice cream freezer/prep area moved from kitchen to section of seating area. Grill and fryers added to 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. For Jeremy (Junior) and Soleil.
Use of cooking equipment (multiple fryers) producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed in kitchen/prep area. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. No proof of food handler training for Elizabeth 02/2025. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cutting board has deep cut marks and is no longer cleanable on make line reach-in cooler in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dressing containers in reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed eggs from cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after preparation. Portioned pasta and macaroni salad in grab and go cooler in dining room area dated 7/16
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation. See stop sale. Portioned pasta and macaroni salad in grab and go cooler in dining room area dated 7/16
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Paint chipping throughout kitchen area
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in grab and go cooler in dining room area missing establishment name and address
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In kitchen area
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.