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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats252
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217425
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03B-01-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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,
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server alley next to warmer..
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor. Item moved to dishwasher.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic/31B-04-4
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/29-27-4/Return visit May 19, 2025 · In process of installation. Time Extended
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/29-27-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under reach in cooler front kitchen. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach stored on shelf with clean pans.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03B-01-6
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1/6 pan used to portion in breading bin.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 ice buckets not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Upstairs
Basic/29-17-4

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.