Sea Salt
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2024
41
Score
Sea Salt appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Sea Salt on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
20
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready-to-eat bread in walk in freezer not all commercially packaged. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine only reaches 142.6 F after running more than 6 times. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary until dish machine can be fixed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher went from dirty dishes to putting away clean dishes with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener on prep tables in rear of kitchen by salad prep station have built up food debris. Cutting board on prep table across from steam well station has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in dry goods storage area has mold like substances. Also ice machine across from dish machine has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for both semolina and sugar are touching the foods. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles in kitchen. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to can opener. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager found and posted license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda station in rear of kitchen by dry goods storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
39
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Salmon reduced oxygen packaging not frozen the entire time. 8 lbs. Grouper reduced oxygen packaging not frozen the entire time. 10 lbs. Sword fish reduced oxygen packaging not frozen the entire time. 4 lbs.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade towels used to line vegetables in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strips in bar area at hand wash sinks, also in server prep station hand wash sink area.
41-24-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee moved garbage can over, touched inside of liner and changed gloves but did not wash hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon reduced oxygen packaging not frozen the entire time. 8 lbs. Grouper reduced oxygen packaging not frozen the entire time. 10 lbs. Sword fish reduced oxygen packaging not frozen the entire time. 4 lbs.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and cutting board on food prep table in rear of kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar area being used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dish machine only reached 147.4 F after running 4 times. Sanitization will be conducted in three-compartment sink with quaternary at 400 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wash cloth at bread station not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cauliflower being cut in food prep area not washed prior to cutting.
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of high temperature dish machine has hard water lime scale buildup.
16-21-4
27
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Just inside the lobby entrance, raw fish is displayed on ice in a case that is not covered to protect from contamination. Manager put Saran Wrap on fish as a temporary protective measure. Oyster bar at main bar needs to have protection on the corners of the displayed food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Fish display case is still using Saran Wrap to cover the fish at this time. Operator is still trying to work out a more permanent solution. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Oyster tags are separated by month, but still not in chronological order. Chef have to employee to put tags in chronological order. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer in food preparation area have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Can opener and slicer in rear prep area have built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area behind drain boards of dish machine are soiled with a mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bottom of mop bucket. Manager elevated mop in order to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry goods storage area has mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Manager tasks an employee to clean ice machine. Ice machines located in dish washing area have mold like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee only bathroom in dry goods storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sea Salt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sea Salt on file is from Nov 22, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sea Salt?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sea Salt.
How does Sea Salt compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Sea Salt most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Sea Salt's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sea Salt have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sea Salt 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 Sea Salt inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sea Salt is inspected around three times per year on average.
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