SALTY'S ISLAND BAR AND GRILLE
437 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-232-0911
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scampi butter 70f, butter 92f, items put on grill for reheat.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked rice hot hold 1.5 hrs at 91f, in warmer, operator moved items to microwave for quick reheat before 2 hour mark. Now 171f,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server alley next to warmer..
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 45f, raw tuna 45f, raw chicken 46f, under flat top. All items moved to another unit. All items now at 43f, after 25 minutes.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor. Item moved to dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed mop sink from inside of restaurant and will be added to outside back door.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks stored on soda boxes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator removed mop sink from inside of restaurant and will be added to outside back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under reach in cooler front kitchen. Cleaned and sanitized area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Raw oysters 49f, raw oysters 47f, stuffed mushrooms 48f, raw oysters 48f, stand up cooler at end of line. All items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Egg rolls 47f, line cooler. Too many stored over top of pan. Moved to walk in cooler. -Butter pats 60f, alley. Ice and water added to container. -Raw oysters 49f, raw oysters 47f, stuffed mushrooms 48f, raw oysters 48f, stand up cooler at end of line. All oysters and mushrooms discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach stored on shelf with clean pans.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scampi butter 70f, butter 92f, items put on grill for reheat.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1/6 pan used to portion in breading bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 ice buckets not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Upstairs
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.