Salt Shack
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
Salt Shack appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Salt Shack is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ares around soda nozzles soiled with food debris at time of inspection. Operator had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed single carbon dioxide tank not secured in ice machine room at time of inspection. Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin on right side of room. Operator had employee start cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored on shelf. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspectionnn **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in line cooler in fry station at time of inspection.
14-11-5
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin on the left side machine at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in pantry area at time of inspection - Observed a mold like substance in ice machine on left side of ice machine room at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel machine for hand wash sink near walk in cooler not working. Operator changed batteries. Dispensing towels before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table next to prepped rice at time of inspection. Operator had employee move to drink shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above prep table in kitchen. Operator had employee move phone during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clear plastic food container lids stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
24-08-4
70
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on cooks line over raw fish. Operator had employees switch pans during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags kept in order according to months not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored with clean food containers during inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels out at dispenser next to walk in cooler door. Operator replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers on shelves at time of inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on stand up reach in cooler in fry station torn/damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of whipped cream on freezer floor during inspection. Operator moved case to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut and whole avocados stored on cooks line at time of inspection. Spoke with operator about washing vegetables before being used.
08B-39-4
52
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in left ice machine during inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster on right missing lid.
33-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans on clean shelves during inspection **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large lexan lids cracked/broken on clean shelves during inspection. Operator disposed of lids during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on side of oven in prep room during inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on cooks line with stickers still attached. Operator removed and had fresh clean avocados brought to line during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machines during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table in prep room near freezer. Employee moved drink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees speaker and phone on prep table. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on lexan pans on clean dish shelves near dish room during inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster nearest main building.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from hand wash sink in tiki bar area. Operator made sign and hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on lexan containers on clean shelf next to dish room during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open at dumpster during inspection. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a mold like substance on fan covers in walk in cooler during inspection.
36-50-4
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels 44 oysters 45 employee iced products **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons and bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salt Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salt Shack on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salt Shack?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Salt Shack.
How does Salt Shack compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Salt Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Salt Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Salt Shack have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salt Shack 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 Salt Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salt Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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