Indian Shores, Pinellas County

SALT ROCK GRILL

19325 GULF BLVD, Indian Shores, FL 33785

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
Indian Shores
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-01-5

Detail 24464473

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Seafood gravy made on 3/23/26 at 45f, found at inspection. Item discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 24464476

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Seafood gravy made on 3/23/26 at 45f, found at inspection. Item discarded. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24464475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 67f, raw chicken 47f, items moved to another cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24464477

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda nozzle soiled at bar. All items cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24464474

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24464472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Broken glass in bottom of bar glass freezers.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23873407

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. 0ppm. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23873409

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored over raw tuna in reach in cooler in back area behind sushi room. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23873405

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked tomatoes46f, cooked beans 47f,

03A-02-5

Detail 23873408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomatoes46f, cooked beans 47f, found in reach in cooler at end of line, overnight.

22-02-4

Detail 23873410

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23873406

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23747969

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Time Extended

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23720336

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. Dishwasher 0 ppm. Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 23720325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon and yellow tail stored over unwashed avocados in back sushi area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23720331

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mashed potatoes in-line cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23720330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lobster thawing 65f, moved to walk in freezer.

01C-02-4

Detail 23720327

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 23720328

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun west side bar soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 23720329

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink inaccessible in back area behind sushi . All items moved from hand sink. Salad area hand sink by exit door to kitchen blocked bu reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23720335

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 23720332

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Salad area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23720333

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

10-06-5

Detail 23720334

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle stored in casino butter with handle touching butter. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23720326

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked lobster thawing 65f, thawing on ally table. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23530424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chillers in bar are soil on the bottom racks. Hood filters in main kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Glass chillers are time extended. Time Extended

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23513410

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. 0 ppm

03D-15-4

Detail 23513408

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Recently hard boiled eggs found in reach in cooler, covered. Eggs will not reach cooling temperature stored this way. Eggs were removed from reach in cooler and immersed in ice water to achieve 41f, or less. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23513409

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23513407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chillers in bar are soil on the bottom racks. Hood filters in main kitchen soiled.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23338520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 44f, , ice added to product. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23338519

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23338518

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used for portioning in corn salsa. Corrected On-Site

03G-53-1

Detail 23338521

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw steaks ROP no Jacob missing time mark, date observed. All items removed from packaging within 48 hours. Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23085039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked meatloaf 45f, cooked rice 44, items moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Temperatures now at 38f, , 39f, Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23085037

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle.

36-22-4

Detail 23085038

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor.

Jun 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 22934116

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Both items not called out on menu being served raw. Consumer advisory posted in lobby. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22934115

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: AC'd on 4/19/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Plan review confirms no remodel plans have been submitted as of 6/18/2024 for new sushi area. Admin Complaint

Apr 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 22835720

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22835721

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: AC'd on 4/19/2024 Admin Complaint

Apr 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22819250

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. 0 ppm

35A-02-6

Detail 22819247

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in prep area next to kitchen . 1 fly in area dish area.

08A-05-6

Detail 22819248

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked meatballs stored under clams in small kitchen area in stand up cooler. Raw scallops stored over cooked sauces in reach in cooler on cooks line.

02B-01-5

Detail 22819251

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tartar and tuna sashimi not called out on dinner menu as being raw items.

16-37-1

Detail 22819249

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.

51-16-7

Detail 22819252

Intermediate - 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/. Sushi area added to section of dining room. No plan review submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02A-01-4

Detail 22819246

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22462585

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Sushi area added and in operation.no plans submitted for approval. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No plans on file for sushi area as of 11/27/2023. Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 22462584

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22462586

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi hand sinks and prep area behind sushi station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: None observed. Admin Complaint

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22297797

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sushi Hand sinks.

51-16-7

Detail 22297796

Intermediate - 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/. Sushi area added and in operation.no plans submitted for approval.

36-73-4

Detail 22297798

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.

05-09-4

Detail 22297795

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back area of sushi station.

31B-04-4

Detail 22297794

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi hand sinks and prep area behind sushi station. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21783579

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef skewers above cooked meatloaf on speed rack. Item moved. Portobellos mushrooms stored below raw scallops in stand up cooler. Item moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21783580

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 48f, put in walk in cooler for quick chill.

41-10-4

Detail 21783576

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf in back area above prep sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02A-01-4

Detail 21783578

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21783582

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle not labeled. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21783575

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone in prep area.

21-04-4

Detail 21783583

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21783581

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Small prep area off of kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21783577

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Broken glass in bottom of glass chiller in bar.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21654059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid in salad station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03D-02-5

Detail 21505605

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grouper chowder 52f, item discarded.missed cooling window. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21505600

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked meatballs. Item moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 21505601

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grouper chowder 52f, item discarded.missed cooling window. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21505602

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner moved from prep table. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21505604

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-11-5

Detail 21505603

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid in salad station.

Apr 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21026659

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked meatloaf 47f, cooked rice 47f, grouper chowder 50f, lobster bisque 50f all dated 4/19/2022, missed cooling window, all items discarded. Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 21026663

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. 4 flies observed in west bar area. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21026660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over ready to foods in stand up cooler in back kitchen. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21026661

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked meatloaf 47f, cooked rice 47f, grouper chowder 50f, lobster bisque 50f all dated 4/19/2022, missed cooling window, all items discarded. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21026664

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21026662

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line. Expo area. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 20930100

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grouper chowder 53f, made on 3/14/2022 found at inspection. Missed cooling window.

35A-02-6

Detail 20930099

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. Observed 4 flies in main bar.

01B-02-5

Detail 20930102

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grouper chowder 53f, made on 3/14/2022 found at inspection. Missed cooling window. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20930105

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatloaf 44f, walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 20930101

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2nd machine.

14-69-4

Detail 20930103

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20930104

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line. By exit doors-salad area.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20457687

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can 74/40 tomatoes, one can ketchup. Items discarded.

22-57-6

Detail 20457691

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran thermometer 6 times only 150°f, , repaired called. Operator will utilize three compartment sink for sanitizing until repairs completed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 20457694

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatloaf 48°f, cooked rice 47°f, date marked 8/22/21 and 8/24/21. Operator discarded items.

03A-02-5

Detail 20457697

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatloaf 48°f, cooked rice 47°f, date marked 8/22/21 and 8/24/21. Operator discarded items. Raw chicken 46°f, same chicken retemp now 41°f, item put in freezer for quick chill. Corrected on site.

01C-03-4

Detail 20457689

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 11 tags. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20457695

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20457690

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser entering kitchen on right.

36-73-4

Detail 20457692

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20457688

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20457693

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

08B-12-5

Detail 20457696

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tub not covered. Corrected On-Site