SALTY J'S
5625 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33703 · 727-485-8978
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs below raw fish.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019050645 | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in coolers at front bar soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of single service commercial sauce containers. Containers can not be effectively cleaned due to uneven surface area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in coolers at front bar.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Solution was relocated to a lower shelf across from the cook line.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0 ppm.Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above two pans of cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. Three five gallon containers of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on handle near steam table and in warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black substance on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Reuse of sour cream containers stored on shelf in warewashing area.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored above raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs below raw fish.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two cracked raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler across from oven at 1:00pm. Operator placed items in ice. Re checked temp at 1:34pm a. cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding); 46f b. sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) 45f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Ice melted. Reviewed with operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in bar area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks in bar area not adequately secured.
In-use tongs stored on food cart handle between uses on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111.Employees must wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like buildup on walk-in cooler fan guards.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in warewashing area.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef over ready to eat items in pull out drawers. Employee moved items furthest away to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle unlabeled in kitchen area. Employee labeled as bleach.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and wall near dish machine. Employee moved knifes.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed sliced mushrooms stored on top of cooked ground beef and cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Employee moved item with unwashed produce.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shelled eggs stored above bags of shredded cheese and cases of unwashed oranges and limes. Employee stored eggs at bottom of shelf inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw frozen chicken not commercially packaged stored above frozen raw fish not commercially packaged. Employee stored items based on cooking temperatures.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM. Employee replenished bucket to test at 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on shelf above prep table. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on prep table near hot hold lights in kitchen area. Employee labeled bottles as sanitizer and glass cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Plastic portion cup being used to scoop cooked noodles in reach in deli cooler. Employee discarded portion cup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Stored on oven handle on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler and stand alone freezer on cook line.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door handle missing.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer solution was set up for manual ware washing and sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw chicken stored on top of boxed French fries inside walk in freezer. Employee moved chicken.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer spray concentration 500+ PPM. Discussed with manager to use Chlorine sanitizer solution while quaternary sanitizer dispenser is serviced.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup being used to scoop cooked pasta inside reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and replenished with scooper that has a handle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on prep table near cook line. Employee moved drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door handle missing.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon buckets of house made ranch stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on walk in freezer door panel. Freezer door will not close properly due to ice build. Ice build up on shelves and walls inside walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager choking poster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
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.