Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill

7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL 33040

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the walk” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu, establishment offers raw oysters and yellowfin tuna poke bowl. Operator marked the menus with a marker and will update the menus soon. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted the sign during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-5

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Most. Discussed with the operator the proper procedure.

01C-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In front of the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the warehouse wash area. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the bar.

29-34-4

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Sign provided via email. The manager printed it and displayed it. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-02-4

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.

16-59-1

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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the pasta salad in the walk-in cooler and in the salt next to the cook line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The manager put upnthe chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Sign provided via email.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the walk” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill.

How does Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill 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 Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salty Oyster Dockside Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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