Salt Bar and Table
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Salt Bar and Table stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Salt Bar and Table's 41 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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.Observed chlorine dish machine 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket. Chlorine dish machine now at 100pm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plates of raw beef over dairy products in reach-in 2 door glass cooler. Operator moved beef to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream mushroom sauce at 55F. Operator stated the sauce had been out of the cooler approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed sauce on ice to rapidly bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed shrimp ceviche and beef carpaccio on the menu without an identifier. Operator was in the process of adding identifier to menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor in the back room near walk-in cooler. Operator moved fryer oil off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
41
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed smoked salmon dip 46F, shrimp 46F, cooked Brussels sprouts 46F, Cole slaw 46F. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: smoked salmon dip 46F, shrimp 46F, cooked Brussels sprouts 46F, Cole slaw 46F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. Operator ordered quaternary test kit. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
64
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in glass cooler fish 48F, oysters 54F, beef 50F, shrimp 48F, tuna 54F. Operator stated item had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in bar area with a strainer in it and being used for a dump sink. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without a quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen container of sauce being thawed in standing water. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with grease and food particles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash sink between ice machine and exit door. Operator removed roach and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doo handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
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 hand of scoop in bread crumbs in back storage area touching product. Operator moved handle above product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
41
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bacon in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products according to cook temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and ceviche on the menu without identifiers. Educated operator on identifying raw ingredients. Operator started putting identifiers on menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build-up in dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food or on cook line with out hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Employee removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed bathroom in upstairs dry storage area without a employee must wash hands sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess grease and soil on hood filters in kitchen.
23-03-4
61
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in kitchen behind make table. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees key and cigarettes on shelves above make tables next to clean dishes. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven handles. Operator removed for cleaning and sanitizing. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table across for grill. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marking for last served on the oyster tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls in use as scoops in containers of seasonings and flour in the establishment. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall behind the dishwashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Nov 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid on East side of Building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Aug 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium over 400ppm. Operator diluted sanitizer, new reading 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over French fries, and raw fish stored over ravioli in reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator moved chicken underneath French fries and put ravioli on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and crab cakes stored over commercial packaged dressing in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs and crab cakes underneath dressings. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose at back side of establishment.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator order strips that are arriving tomorrow. Operator obtained test strips for checking chlorine sanitizer. No test kit for quaternary ammonium for thee compartment sink. Operator orders test kit. Operator obtained test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area has no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed standing reach in cooler next to reach in freezer in the kitchen,has rusted shelf that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the bar area.
22-20-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salt Bar and Table last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salt Bar and Table on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salt Bar and Table?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salt Bar and Table.
How does Salt Bar and Table compare to other restaurants in Bradenton Beach?
Salt Bar and Table most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton Beach average of 77.
Has Salt Bar and Table's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salt Bar and Table have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salt Bar and Table 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 Salt Bar and Table inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salt Bar and Table is inspected around three times per year on average.
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