Fuego and Salt
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Fuego and Salt stretching back to 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited four times.
Fuego and Salt's latest score of 74 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dish washer area **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Use crack lid to cover sauce in walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole I. Wall next to walk in cooler food and entry door to Cook line
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labels it salt **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs. Then applying gloves. Manager stop employee and told the employee to wash hand. Employee did wash hands and then applied gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. The following items were prepared and packaged using ROP cook-chill on 09/14/25; [4 bags made in house Alfredo sauce and 1 bag of meat sauce ]. These items were observed in walk-in cooler/freezer on 09/17/25 more than 48 hrs after ROP cook- chill packaging based on production date labeled on packing. Operator does not have an Approved HAACP plan for ROP cook-chill at this time and per company policy conducts ROP cook-chill using 48-hour exception.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed dishwasher area hose bibb connecting with hose does not have vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep area cutting board in use is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar area had bag of wiping cloth stored in the sink. Manager removed plastic lids bag from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple food storage containers lids are crack. Manager discarded lids **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups lids was store in employee bathroom. Manager removed plastic lids from bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. The following items were prepared and packaged using ROP cook-chill on 09/14/25; [4 bags made in house Alfredo sauce and 1 bag of meat sauce ]. These items were observed in walk-in cooler/freezer on 09/17/25 more than 48 hrs after ROP cook- chill packaging based on production date labeled on packing. Operator does not have an Approved HAACP plan for ROP cook-chill at this time and per company policy conducts ROP cook-chill using 48-hour exception.
03G-54-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled salt, sugar, and rice flower. Manager labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler soufflé cup in tomato cream soup use has a scoop with no handle. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label and rewash the container in dishwasher machine **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle on cook line containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled water. Operator wrote water on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at frying station having cutting grooves and soiled in the cutting grooves. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile closer to walk in cooler is in disrepair tile is bulging down
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer door has ice buildup at the entrance of the door
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hand Wash Sink at cook line sink was soiled. Operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ceiling vents next to 3 compartment sink is soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed outside walk in cooler interior wall is soiled with black like substance **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Operator stated that one of the condenser fans is or already going out. And it's dripping on the floor. The whole condenser getting replaced work order has been submitted - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed stop sale raw calamari (44-48F - Cold Holding) operator stated that the items was prep and stored in the unit since yesterday morning.(10/29/23) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety observed stop sale raw calamari (44-48F - Cold Holding) operator stated that the items was prep and stored in the unit since yesterday morning.(10/29/23) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink on cook line closer to salad station. Wasn't dispensing paper towel. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed desert station underneath reach in cooler interior bottom of the unit is soiled with food debris. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed squeeze bottle on cook line containing clear liquid ( vodka) not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Operator stated that one of the condenser fans is or already going out. And it's dripping on the floor. The whole condenser getting replaced work order has been submitted
36-22-4
Basic - Observed tongs hanging on the grill station handles. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
55
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Oct 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in triple sink exceeds maximum recommended ppm for sink and surface. Operator diluted **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for items held under time as a public health control **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned. Under surface of beer tap tower behind the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has plan but it has not been filled out with any information. Updated and reviewed with operator **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Open top Reach in coolers on cook line. Across from stove top ambient 58F, across from fry station ambient 49F, app station ambient 47F. Operator has already contacted a repair company **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Portable cutting board in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water draining onto floor of kitchen from pasta boiler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuego and Salt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuego and Salt on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuego and Salt?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fuego and Salt.
How does Fuego and Salt compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Fuego and Salt most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Fuego and Salt's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fuego and Salt have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fuego and Salt means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fuego and Salt inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuego and Salt is inspected around three times per year on average.
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