Salty’S Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Salty’S Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. Salty’S Bar and Grill was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Compared to the broader Key Largo restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled can opener blade at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Still observe. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets in all units at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on 2 units at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed soiled wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in 2 units at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Still observed standing water. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken wings (48F - Hot Holding); raw marinated chicken (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler at the time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitation bucket inside, at the bar area, employee removed during inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit near dishwasher machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
45
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign,. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign, no paper towels , no hand soap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed at the bar hand wash sink. No hand wash sign, **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall behind the triple sink in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed the wall behind the triple sink in disrepair **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler by the fryers with rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed at the reach in cooler by the fryers with rusted shelves **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salty’S Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salty’S Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Salty’S Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Salty’S Bar and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Salty’S Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Salty’S Bar and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salty’S Bar and Grill 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’S Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salty’S Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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