Salty Sisters Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Salty Sisters Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach average 77, so Salty Sisters Bar & Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen
35A-02-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door handle to reach-in cooler
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand wash sink at kitchen entry to breezeway
29-19-4
74
Dec 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. soup (120F - Reheating)SEE STOP SALE
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding) stocked above fill line of shallow pan with false bottom
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. soup (120F - Reheating)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw shelled eggs stored over mushrooms. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep shelf on kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In used mop water
42-01-4
45
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pest control device positioned on wall above soup. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters behind bar are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fried egg on menus is served with a liquid yolk. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to exterior ice machine
31B-04-4
61
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters for ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Men's restroom sink
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Case of unwashed fruits over ready to eat foods. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ 4 employees working with no certified manager in building
53A-05-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Hallway tiki bar soda gun drain line is missing
29-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hallway tiki bar sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda gun at middle corner across from beer storage room has a clogged drain
29-08-4
74
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added ice machine to rear exterior area. No hand wash sink present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Operator must submit plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added ice machine to rear exterior area. No hand wash sink present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added ice machine to rear exterior area. No hand wash sink present **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on doorag **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
55
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes in service station are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At entry point to bar on south side nearest kitchen
29-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Main flip top reach in cooler on cook line has ambient temperature of 48°F. Operator is using bags of ice to maintain temperature of foods. Ice buildup on rear wall of interior
14-74-7
74
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage and service areas **Warning**
36-37-5
90
Jul 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Dorian has Food Manager certification from Austin Public Health but advised him that this was not recognized in the state of Florida. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Not yet acquired. Extension approved by R. Hicks **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salty Sisters Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salty Sisters Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salty Sisters Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salty Sisters Bar & Grill.
How does Salty Sisters Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Salty Sisters Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Salty Sisters Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salty Sisters Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salty Sisters Bar & 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 Sisters Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salty Sisters Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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