Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Inverness average 83, so Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork placed in reach in cooler at approximately 11:30pm on 9/4. pork (51F - Cooling) at 12:19pm. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. 0ppm at bar dish machine, operator primed machine. 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 intact steaks in reach in cooler below flat tops **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork placed in reach in cooler at approximately 11:30pm on 9/4. pork (51F - Cooling) at 12:19pm. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rylee Bobby **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Light control device installed over prep table in kitchen **Warning**
35B-02-4
43
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pie (Key Lime, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter) (48F - Cold Holding) in dessert cooler in bar area stored overnight. Product has not had a temperature taken today. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pie (Key Lime, Cheesecake, Peanut Butter) (48F - Cold Holding) in dessert cooler in bar area stored overnight. Product has not had a temperature taken today. Issued stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food like lettuce and potatoes in reach-in cooler off cook line/warewashing area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
58
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Extension of 7 days given. Owner has someone coming to walk floor and start drawing up plans tomorrow. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Operator has email from R. Hauler in plan review stating they have received the plans. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended* ** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Operator has email from R. Hauler in plan review stating they have received the plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended* ** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Extension of 7 days given. Owner has someone coming to walk floor and start drawing up plans tomorrow. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter at 65F .25 pound 3 chopped, cooked sauteed onions Cut Cabbage 1head 1lbs cooked rice
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 65F .25 pound out on counter since 11:00 am, see stop sale 3 chopped, cooked sauteed onions at 63F on counter since 11:00 am, see stop sale 1 head Cut Cabbage in kitchen 50F reach in cooler made on 12/04/2024 second temperature 50F, manager discarded, see stop sale. 1lbs cooked rice made on 12/04/2024, reach in cooler on cook line 46F 2nd temp 2:45 46F, manager discarded see stop sale. Baked potatoes reach in cooler in kitchen 50F, prepped at 1:30 pm, second temp 43F at 2:45 pm.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink removed from kitchen dish area next to triple sink, according to plans from 2021.
31A-04-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Ice machine outside back door, not on original plans approved in 2021. According to this plan there was an air conditioner where the ice machine was located. Also, according to original approved plans, a handwash sink was removed from next to the triple sink in the kitchen dish area.. A dishwasher is located in the bar area, it in approved plans.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cook line in kitchen on cooking equipment. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several soiled wet wiping cloths on counter underneath stand mixer. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen by stand mixer 1 live fly in bus tub Approximately 6 live flies in bar area near soda gun holster in the middle of the bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 1 live fly in dish machine area 1 live fly in bar area by soda gun in the middle of the bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
55
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area
13-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drink cups on table in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bar area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
86
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag back into container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge in bar area storing sour cream
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door vertical cooler in kitchen area
14-33-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar.
How does Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar 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 Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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