Salty Frog's Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Salty Frog's Bar and Grill six times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna fish thawed in original ROP packaging.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wash cloth sanitizer at cook line 500plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna fish thawed in original ROP packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license no displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting at prep area. Operator separated so that items air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet at handwashing sink missing cold water knob.
29-09-4
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Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed containers onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna and raw mahi still in package for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed the products from the package onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in prep area in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk in cooler and walk in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door next to dry storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of pickles stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer and walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door by walk in cooler, and on reach in coolers in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach both walk in cooler and walk in freezers.
14-17-4
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef; (56F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can openers blade soiled. Observed cutting board heavily soiled with mold-like substance at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, raw mahi still in package for less than 4 hrs inside reach in cooler across grill. Operator removed the products from the package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hat on cutting board across cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage area. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior heavily soiled at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal containers at prep area.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink cold water handle in disrepair next to dish machine **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside RIC containing salad dressings. Observed at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese sauce 43F thawing in standing water at prep sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food , ground beef stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing containers in handwashing sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package., in standing water , ROP fish was semi frozen and packing was opened during inspection.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fan covers are soiled in the walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle missing on handwash sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water .
06-01-5
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags all mixed.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink for hand washing blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers inside hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed four boxes with meat stored on walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters at hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk in cooler vents with dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
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Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed carrots. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher being stored in hand washing sink in drink station.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in oyster cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw mahi, raw chicken and raw beef thawing in standing water. All were located in 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw grouper and raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salty Frog's Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill.
How does Salty Frog's Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Salty Frog's Bar and Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Salty Frog's Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salty Frog's Bar and Grill 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 Salty Frog's Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salty Frog's Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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