SALTY LIME CANTINA
1019 FLORIDA AVE, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727-266-4433
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 14 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in the floor in the warewashing area. Operator killed and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in bar Operator killed flies.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not marked as raw. Operator marked all menus
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal containers in ware washing area wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wash cloth sanitizer measured at 10ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler wheels rusted, was held up with rocks. Shelves in dry storage and dish awash area rusted.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Operator states that labels were never changed. Changed labels to correct date.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 qts of heavy cream expired in walk in. Dated 9/30/25
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on prep table.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator added towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by cookline. Operator added a soap container.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine at 70 degrees. No hot water for entire establishment.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for entire establishment
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used instead of scoop in unlabeled container. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen prep area groves and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Instructed line cook to wear hat.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers in drying rack. Operator removed wet nesting containers from each other.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler wheels rusted, was held up with rocks. Shelves in dry storage and dish awash area rusted.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall peeling off in dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container unlabeled under prep table. Unlabeled squeeze bottles throughout kitchen.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Massimo, Kayle, Oscar, Trae, expired for Robert on 11/01/2023.
Jul 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 15 live flies on wall next to triple sink. Operator was able to kill 12/15 flies at time of inspection. Operator sanitized area. 1 live fly in clean pan in warewashing area. Operator killed and sanitized.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Massimo, Kayle, Oscar, Trae, expired for Robert on 11/01/2023.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks soiled with food debris in the ware washing area. Sides of equipment. Racks and fan in walk in cooler.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 15 live flies on wall next to triple sink. Operator was able to kill 12/15 flies at time of inspection. Operator sanitized area. 1 live fly in clean pan in warewashing area. Operator killed and sanitized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in the floor in the warewashing area. Operator killed and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in the bar area. Operator cleaned at the time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink in the kitchen near the walk in cooler is not able to turn on or be used. Operator states that they have someone coming to fix it. Operator was able to fix handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink on cookline. Operator stocked.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Massimo, Kayle, Oscar, Trae, expired for Robert on 11/01/2023.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled throughout kitchen and warewashing area. Underneath equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks soiled with food debris in the ware washing area. Sides of equipment. Racks and fan in walk in cooler.
Jun 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 12/3/23: Abby, Trae, Robert, Kyana, Faith
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler and racks in walk in cooler.
Jun 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (47F - Cold Holding), ground beef (47F - Cold Holding), ground beef (47F - Cold Holding), corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding), sour cream (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: operator states temperatures were taken between 8-9am and food was at proper temperature. Ambient air in walk in is 48F-50F. Food items were not prepared today: butter (47F - Cold Holding); beef barbacoa (45F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (45F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding); queso fundido (45F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage in bags (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Manchango cheese (48F - Cold Holding); oaxaca cheese (47F - Cold Holding); boiled corn (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp salas (48F - Cold Holding). See stop sale letter for food items at 47F or above. Discussed with Supervisor Aiello. Remaining food was relocated to their restaurant next door. Cooler on cook line: corn salsa (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk in handwash sink on the cook line. Operator removed. Chair blocking handwash sink in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 12/3/23: Abby, Trae, Robert, Kyana, Faith
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. Ahi tuna in reduced oxygen package that states to be removed from package before thawing. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef preparing food with no hair restraint. Chef put on hat.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Wade washing area tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler and racks in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. 0 ppm, sanitizer will not dispense.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Reach in cooler at bar storing the island oasis mix.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to single wash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill at end of cooks line. Under reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Back store room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to single prep sink. Cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on flor in ice machine room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from walk in cooler. Line reach in across from flat top grill.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink is presently turned off due to a leak.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind cook line. Operator replenished paper towels behind cook line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in prep area has a leaking faucet
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