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SEA SALT

1186 3 ST S, Naples FL 34102 · 239.434.7258

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats220
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103078
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the back dry storage area landing on boxes, and observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026038905Apr 23, 2026Jun 23, 2026$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands with just cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands with hot water and soap.
High priority/12A-19-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 small flying insects in the back dry storage area landing on boxes, and observed approximately 5 small flying insects in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked squid in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the bacon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the first cooler on the line:Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked vegetables (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it was set up approximately 2hrs ago. Operator placed the food in another cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on top of their wine cooler. Operator removed it.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple scoop handles in contact with dry goods. Operator removed them.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled with a mold like substance. Repeat 4/16/2025.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed detergent not dispensing properly on dish machine. Operator called technician.
Intermediate/16-59-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with I handle in salt brine and in flour. Operator moved for proper storage.. Repeat 4/16/2025.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack pack stored above food. Operator moved for proper storage.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked shrimp. Operator stored raw tuna at bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to stored dirty utensils. Operator removed dirty utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cup with no handle used to dispense ice at bar. Operator removed the cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator removed utensils, discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is placing fish under reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is placing fish under reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-054
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator Replaced with New Sanitizer Secondary test; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler observed raw mahi mahi over pickles and cleaned onions. Operator rearranged products
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Unapproved food additive used in food. Any food containing the unapproved additive may not be served. See stop sale. Alaea Hawaiian sea salt containing red alaea clay. Operator segregated product to return to supplier.
High priority/41-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In walk in freezer observed reduced oxygen packaging of shrimp and fish. Discussed special processes procedures with Operator. Provided Operator with Variance forms.
Intermediate/03G-43-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Hand washing sink near mop sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator had employee to remove gloves and wash hand and place on new gloves.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on the containers of milk and heavy cream.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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 inside the walk in cooler. Chef sliced opened the bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler gasket on the line.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. Chef removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the severs station.
Basic/21-12-4

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.