SALTY JIMS ISLAND BAR & GRILL
3655 B WEBBER ST, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941-923-4785
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 18 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 in the kitchen make table: Sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the food had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food on ice.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023060509 | Sep 11, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unprepared tomatoes in their reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employees lunch stored on the top shelf of their reach in cooler. Operator moved it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the women's restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted at the bars. Operator inverted them.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in the sink without running water.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the bar. Operator labels the bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed the cook thawing beef in the sink without water. The cook placed it in a reach in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up in their walk in cooler fan covers.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a pot of employee food stored with customer dry goods in the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee tools stored with dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork and chicken being thawed at room temperature. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of cleaning alcohol stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the container.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the splitter for the mop sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the dry storage area above food. Operator removed the food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored above food in the dry storage area. Operator removed them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers in the kitchen and outside bar not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the standing reach in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chicken being thawed in the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed chicken in the reach in cooler.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen make table: Sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the food had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food on ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent multiple vent covers in the kitchen with black build up.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the sides of the reach in freezer next to the fryer soiled with grease.
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen make table: Sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the food had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food on ice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals without labels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent multiple vent covers in the kitchen with black build up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a build up of ice in the right side standing reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the outside bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the sides of the reach in freezer next to the fryer soiled with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a open employee drink the reach in freezer. Operator removed drink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up in the fan covers in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.