Saltblock Hospitality Group
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Saltblock Hospitality Group, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Saltblock Hospitality Group's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and dish soap stored over , food storage containers, manager moved chemicals to approved location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out and hung up license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine used in warehouse not sanitizing properly chlorine tested at 0ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink cup on food prep table with buffalo chopper, manager moved cup to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 personal keys , and earbuds on prep table next to slicer , employee moved items off table to the appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Lamb , 3 boxes of Gyro meat, and a container of portioned meat on the floor in the walk in freezer, Observed a case of canned black beans in the dry storage room, manager raised all items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
67
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Basil cream from 7/13/2025. Chipotle peppers from 7/18/2025. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked frozen sausage in Walk in freezer. Employee relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at front line used for thawing meats. Employee relocated meats to three compartment sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and caterer does not provide a consumer advisory at catered events. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line Employee handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cheese, heavy cream, raw chicken, and butter in Walk in cooler. Boxes of cookie dough stored in floor of Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 packs of ground beef thawing in a container of water adjacent to Dish machine. Employee placed container into sink with cold running water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food food past date marking: pooled egg whites 5/7, mascarpone creame 5/2, cheese cake mousse 4/19, Mexican crema 4/12, tzatziki sauce 4/12, basil oil 4/29, cream cheese frosting 4/15.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, yogurt, and sour cream in front line Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on dry storage rack is stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on prep table next to mixer. Operator added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of champagne vinegar and 2 cases of oil on floor of storage room. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Boxes of frozen corn stored on floor of Walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored under prep table are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle in bulk flour. Operator removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Garage area.
31B-02-4
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. Manager and employees signed the agreement. Next unannounced **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Garage area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed from table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee phone on prep table operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
64
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed employee touch hair and began food preparation. **Time Extended**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On online menu for streak and raw salmon. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Not observed online and online is the only menu for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand washing sink in ware house room - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ware house garage doors open were ware washing and three compartment sink takes place. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.
12A-25-4
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 in ware house area tested at 0 ppm tested three times discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. Same with dish machine in catering kitchen.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves and put new gloves on without washing hands.
12A-07-5
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yorjanis Manresa
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. On online menu for streak and raw salmon.
02B-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Ware house garage doors open were ware washing and three compartment sink takes place. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce in boxes on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand washing sink in ware house room
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. In kitchen.
12B-01-4
29
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saltblock Hospitality Group last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saltblock Hospitality Group on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saltblock Hospitality Group?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Saltblock Hospitality Group.
How does Saltblock Hospitality Group compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Saltblock Hospitality Group most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Saltblock Hospitality Group's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Saltblock Hospitality Group have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saltblock Hospitality Group 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 Saltblock Hospitality Group inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saltblock Hospitality Group is inspected around three times per year on average.
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