Old Salty Dog City Isl (The)
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
45
Score
Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Dented/rusted cans present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of bake beans dented at the seams. Employee placed the cans aside for a refund. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Chlorine sanitation container was empty, Employee replaced the sanitizer container, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot sauce with butter (78F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Operator stated the sauce was stored at room temperature for approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the sauce.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot sauce with butter (78F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Operator stated the sauce was stored at room temperature for approximately 2 days. Operator discarded the sauce.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallons of vinegar stored next to gallons of bleach on a shelf next to the walk in freezer. Operator removed the vinegar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
45
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 Cans of corn, 1 can of kidney beans and 2 cans of coconut cream dented at the seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, removed their gloves, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager cleaned and sanitized the holder and the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed onions. Employee washed the cut and uncut onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
67
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine Sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer containing and primed the machine, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Employee discarded the mussels **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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/. Establishment remodeled the kitchen moved the dishwasher, three compartment sink and ice machine no plans submitted to the DBPR. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Fresh shell mussels stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with no shell tag. Employee discarded the mussels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01C-01-4
50
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground stored over raw salmon in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Butter stored in the wait station area on time as a public health control with no time mark. Manager stated the butter had been on time for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed a time mark on the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in the cook line area broken and cracked.
38-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
55
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized , washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM on duty with expired training, David Sims 6/20/19 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind the nozzles on the soda machine in the wait station area soiled.
23-03-4
58
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the beef below the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the kitchen. Manager cleaned the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
70
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of pineapple dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on the cook line block by a trash can and a pan stored in the sink. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sinks on the cook line and preparation area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler right side of the bar area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored in a stack of food trays above a prescription table. Manager removed the phone and discarded the food tray. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed and cleaned the scoop and the holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the bar area.
31B-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Salty Dog City Isl (The)?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Old Salty Dog City Isl (The).
How does Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Old Salty Dog City Isl (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Salty Dog City Isl (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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