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SALTY SISTERS CAFE

5855 KILLIAN DRIVE, Pinecrest FL 33156 · 305-298-3364

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335977
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed at front counter pastries with no overhead protection. Operator moved pastries to covered surface.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect killer on milkshake machine. Operator removed from counter.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink across soft serve machine blocked by boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed front counter expanded, reach in ice cream freezer and fed. Observed new counter with milkshake mixer, coffee machine added. Observed soft serve machine added into establishment. Observed above dish machine triple sink added.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed above handsink across soft serve machine with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top above induction burners. Operator removed from counter.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler under oven.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed induction burners used for cooking; no hood system.
/45-04-4
The state's own report →
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over açaí at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part of the reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Quinoa (45 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside 30 minutes ago. Operator moved the product to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator started to clean up the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit front counter.
Basic/05-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamin bottle stored inside of reach in cooler.
High priority/41-07-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over feta cheese and marinated sauce at reach in cooler. Operator was informed that he needs to relocate the products.
High priority/08A-05-6
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. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over shrimp at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside lest than 30 minutes ago. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with alcohol sanitizer spray and squeeze bottle with soup stored in front of (next to) orange juice equipment. The bottles were removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spatulas stored on the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed a new employee no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employee signed the food employee reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use two spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two spatulas stored between preparation table and grill. Operator removed the spatulas.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed the white rice with old label 04-02-24 and as per the manager was made 04-09-24. Operator changed the label.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored in the same container with precooked sausages at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the raw chicken.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken in the same container with raw shrimp at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the raw chicken.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed spicy feta cheese date marked 9-30-2023. Observed segregated the products to be discarded.
High priority/01B-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese not properly date marked. As per operator was made three days ago. Operator was informed that the products need to be date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved the scoop handle.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed hummus and spicy feta cheese inside of Greek yogurt containers at reach in cooler.
Basic/25-32-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles stored on the top of reach in cooler without any protection.
Basic/25-06-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over hummus and feta cheese at reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-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.