Black Salt Culinary
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Black Salt Culinary 15 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Black Salt Culinary's latest score of 100 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food items at sushi bar. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control device on floor around air handler.
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of cooked rice stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-47-4
61
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of rice stored in floor. Operator placed rice off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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 handle of scoop touching bread crumbs.
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at bar.
22-16-4
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance at dishmachine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing toxic substances stored over clean plates and utensils at dinning room entrance, and stored over ice tea containers at kitchen. Operator removed the spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw wahoo bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near by dish machine used to wash green onion. Operator removed green onions. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near by Dish machine. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk-in cooler near by sushi bar entrance; cooked brown rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator labeled cooked brown rice with date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone at food prep area at kitchen. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored improperly not protected at dry storage. Operator stored coffee filters protected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw wahoo bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
45
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. The manager changed out the sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives were removed from under equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
14-72-4
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment..
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored bottled beverages at bar. Operator placed chemicals on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over bowl of ready to eat seaweed and tofu. Educated operator on proper separation of raw food. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Left side hand wash sink at sushi bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Left side hand wash sink at sushi bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
39
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); operator changed chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp over salad dressing in reach in cooler in cooks area. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pot in hand sink. Repeat 12/06/2023
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Sriracha sauce is stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 12/06/2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
58
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp and fish stored over dressings in reach-in cooler over fryer. Operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing pot in hand sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage areas
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable I'm storage area.
36-37-5
70
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Salt Culinary last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Salt Culinary on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Salt Culinary?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Black Salt Culinary.
How does Black Salt Culinary compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Black Salt Culinary most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Black Salt Culinary's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Black Salt Culinary have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Black Salt Culinary means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Black Salt Culinary inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Salt Culinary is inspected around four times per year on average.
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