Saltbreeze

2301 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Saltbreeze stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw salmon inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

02B-01-5

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed no lighting provided at dry storage area next to mechanical room in kitchen.

38-05-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor inside walk in cooler.

36-02-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 1) Observed opening around hand wash sink in front of garde manger station, in kitchen. 2) Observed hole in wall in between lettuce coolers at garde manger station, in kitchen.

36-24-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed storm surge grate missing cover inside kitchen, in front of beverage cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed evidence of water leaking from ceiling vents in front of bar, in dining room.

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltbreeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltbreeze on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Saltbreeze compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Saltbreeze most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Saltbreeze's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saltbreeze have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saltbreeze means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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