Key Largo, Monroe County

SALTY’S BAR AND GRILL

103900 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Apr 22, 2025
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23722703

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Still observe. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23722702

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23722704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 2 units at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

41-05-4

Detail 23721538

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observe raid spray bottle at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23721533

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe tuna salad container dated on 04/05 on reach in cooler across flat grill, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23721540

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); fish dip (48F - Hot Holding); coleslaw (47F); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator over 24 hours on reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded food during inspection. Also observed tuna salad container dated on 04/05 on reach in cooler across flat grill, operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23721536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe; fish dip (48F - Hot Holding); coleslaw (47F); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator over 24 hours on reach in cooler at cook line, operator discarded food during inspection. Also observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved food container to walk in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23721532

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade at kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 23721537

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked prime rib not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23721535

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 23721534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23721531

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 2 units at cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23721539

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe fish dip container not covered.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 23427742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23427741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic containers on shelves across dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed on some clean plastic containers. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23427740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 23426130

High Priority - 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator replaced solution at the time of the inspection Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 23426134

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 droppings inside panko white bin container, in kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23426133

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 30 droppings inside panko white bin container, in kitchen area. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23426125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee add ice bags to food. Corrective Action Taken

03E-02-5

Detail 23426120

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding) over 2 hours as per employee. Employee proceeded to reheat sauce during inspection.

03B-01-6

Detail 23426129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, at cook line. Employee proceeded to reheat sauce during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23426131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 23426123

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator from 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23426127

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area by keg reach in cooler.

36-01-4

Detail 23426126

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23426121

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23426124

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 23426132

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal and plastic containers on shelves across dishwasher machine.

22-16-4

Detail 23426128

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 23426122

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22627595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22627597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed standing water. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22627596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled wall. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22553265

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

27-06-4

Detail 22553261

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water at 77 F at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed running water at 77 F at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22553262

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22553263

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 77 F in HWS at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed running water at 77 F in HWS at kitchen area. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22553264

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit across stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22553267

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to flat grill at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled interior. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22553266

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed standing water. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22553268

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled wall. Time Extended

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

01B-02-5

Detail 22549737

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at the cook line, as per manager since yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22549742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at the cook line, as per manager since yesterday. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22549740

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 22549738

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed running water at 77° F at 3 compartment sink at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22549734

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22549735

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per manager manager food was cooked last Tuesday. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22549748

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 77° F in HWS at kitchen area, as per Manager work order is already placed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22549746

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook not wearing. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 22549739

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22549741

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit across stove. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22549747

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22549733

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to flat grill at kitchen area. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22549749

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at preparation table in kitchen area. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22549744

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22549745

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, Manager turned on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22549743

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 22549736

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-12-5

Detail 22116710

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

03A-02-5

Detail 22116713

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (48F - Hot Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22116706

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitation bucket inside, at the bar area, employee removed during inspection.

16-37-1

Detail 22116711

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

11-26-1

Detail 22116707

Intermediate - 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. Provided form during inspection.

23-24-4

Detail 22116708

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.

05-09-4

Detail 22116709

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit near dishwasher machine.

22-16-4

Detail 22116712

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the kitchen area.

21-09-4

Detail 22116705

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21540830

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign,. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21540832

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign, no paper towels , no hand soap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign, Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 21540828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21540829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the triple sink in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed the wall behind the triple sink in disrepair Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21540833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21540831

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler by the fryers with rusted shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed at the reach in cooler by the fryers with rusted shelves Time Extended

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 21537328

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler rice (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); brisket (50F - Cold Holding); fish (63F - Cold Holding) Per operator since yesterday Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21537327

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the Walk in cooler rice (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); brisket (50F - Cold Holding); fish (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator since yesterday . Walk in cooler ambient temperature 46F Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21537323

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21537325

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign, no paper towels , no hand soap. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21537321

Basic - 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. Advised operator of the vacuum package printed information Operator removed the fish from the vacuum package. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21537322

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21537320

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the triple sink in disrepair Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21537330

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop inside the beans container touching the food. The scoop was corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21537326

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers. Labels were removed. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21537329

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21537324

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler by the fryers with rusted shelves Warning

24-18-4

Detail 21537331

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware stored FCS up Warning

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20855590

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting blade of the can opener soiled

16-37-1

Detail 20855592

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test strip Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20855596

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the bar area hand wash sink

08B-47-4

Detail 20855595

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil container on the kitchen floor. Container was moved. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20855591

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle of the oven. Operator removed the tongs Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20855594

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle touching the flour and the beans

21-04-4

Detail 20855593

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20617265

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20617264

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium used at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-26: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20613268

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 20613263

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over fresh salsa, inside the walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20613266

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food temperature inside walk in cooler cooked beans (50°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding). As per operator items prepared from previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 20613264

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food temperature inside walk in cooler cooked beans (50°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding). As per operator items prepared from previous day.

16-37-1

Detail 20613267

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium used at 3 compartment sink.

14-42-4

Detail 20613262

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

12B-13-4

Detail 20613265

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site